ChrysCapital Invests $100 Million in Lenskart
ChrysCapital has directed investments in the amount of $100 million for the development of the Indian startup Lenskart, which specializes in the production of glasses.
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PayMate Expands to Chase $68 Trillion B2B Payment Market
PayMate, a provider of business-to-business (B2B) payments and services, announced the expansion of the geography of its activities.
JPMorgan Turns to Blockchain for Dollar Trades in India Hub
JPMorgan Chase, together with several Indian banks, will launch a project aimed at creating a blockchain-based platform.
NestAway Sells for $11 Million
Technology firm Aurum acquires NestAway, an Indian startup that has previously demonstrated positive development dynamics and is a real estate rental platform.
Amazon Tests Dine-In Payments in India
After the closure of the food delivery business last year, Amazon India began experimenting with paying for lunch.
India’s XFlow Raises $10.2 Million to Expand Cross-Border Payments Solution
The Indian company XFlow announced that it managed to raise investment funds for $ 10.2 million following the results of the Series A pre-financing round.
Microsoft’s AI Reaches Rural India
The new AI chatbot helps citizens of remote villages in India to access government assistance, even without speaking English or Hindi
Walmart Gains eCommerce Edge Over Amazon in India
The Indian business helped Walmart to win a rare victory in e-commerce over Amazon.
PhonePe Expands New Funding to $850 Million
General Atlantic has directed an additional investment of $100 million for the development of PhonePe.
Disney+ Streaming Service Loses 4 Million Subscribers in First Quarter
Disney has announced that its flagship streaming service has lost 4 million subscribers in the first three months of this year.
Apple Sales Continue to Fall
Apple’s sales continue to follow a downward trajectory.
BharatPe Obtains Controlling Stake in Trillion Loans
Indian fintech BharatPe has bought a 51% stake in a local non-banking financial company Trillion Loans to improve access to credit for its merchant partners
UK and India Seek to Further Strengthen Fintech Collaboration
A new report by the Indian-British Financial Partnership (IUKFP), a leading forum for cooperation in the field of financial services between India and the UK, outlined ways to activate and strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the field of fintech.
Worldline and SignCatch Launch Merchant Digitization Program in India
The media reported that Worldline and SignCatch have established a partnership relationship.
Paytm Launches 4G Soundbox Payment Device
Paytm Soundbox audio confirmation solution now comes in 4G to boost the payment acceptance experience for merchants in India
India’s Central Bank Abandons UPI Rival Project
The UPI-alternative project that had attracted interest from major tech and finance industry players, including Amazon, Reliance, Facebook, Tata Group, Google, HDFC, and ICICI, is winding up
