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IFC Commits $77M as Cornerstone Investor in GCash IPO

The International Finance Corporation invests $77 million as a cornerstone investor in GCash’s upcoming IPO, boosting fintech and financial inclusion in the Philippines.

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NSE Chief Ashish Chauhan Denies UPI MDR Discussions

NSE CEO Ashish Chauhan denies market rumors regarding government discussions on introducing UPI MDR charges, easing digital payment concerns in India.

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Sitharaman Defends UPI MDR Policy as Professional & Independent

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserts that UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) policy decisions are strictly professional and free from external pressure.

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PB Fintech Shares Plunge 39% Amid New IRDAI Regulations

PB Fintech shares drop nearly 39%, wiping out Rs 31,000 crore in market value following proposed IRDAI insurance distribution regulation changes.

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Axis Quant Fund NAV at ₹16.97 & AUM ₹827 Cr | 2026 Update

Discover the latest Axis Quant Fund performance data, including its ₹16.97 NAV, ₹827 crore AUM, expense ratio, and portfolio allocation for September 2026.

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India Maintains Diesel Exports & Denies UPI Boycott Rumors

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri confirms India will continue diesel exports, while traders refute rumors of a nationwide No UPI Day boycott.

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Rajeev Jain Success Story: Building Bajaj Finance

Discover how Managing Director Rajeev Jain transformed Bajaj Finance into India’s leading non-banking financial company through digital innovation and strategy.

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Navigating Small-Cap Volatility & NSE Strategy

Explore expert guidelines for small-cap fund investing, risk management, and strategic market shifts across Indian financial markets.

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India Insurance Shift: From Pay-and-Repair to Prevention

Discover how India’s insurance sector is transforming from a reactive pay-and-repair model to a proactive predict-and-prevent approach using IoT and data.

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Corporate Updates: Real Estate, Banking & Consumer News

Stay updated on corporate news: Prestige Estates launches Prestige Parklane in Bengaluru, and IDFC FIRST Bank integrates its tax payment gateway.

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UPI MDR is Not a Tax: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Clarifies

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies that UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is not a tax or surcharge, ensuring no extra burden on consumers.

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Per Annum Targets Rs 10,000 Crore AUM in Alternative Assets

Fintech platform Per Annum aims for Rs 10,000 crore in AUM as Indian retail investors increasingly shift toward high-yield alternative investment products.

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PB Fintech Shares Fall Amid IRDAI Reforms and SEBI Rules

PB Fintech shares drop following IRDAI insurance reforms, while SEBI introduces new REIT and InvIT guidelines. Discover the impact on the financial sector.

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BSE Targets African Markets with Tech & Settlement Safeguards

Discover how the Bombay Stock Exchange is partnering with African financial markets to share advanced trading tech and robust settlement safeguards.

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SEBI Overhauls $463B PMS Industry with Major Reforms

SEBI transforms India’s $463B portfolio management services industry with sweeping reforms, enabling global investments and short selling.

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PhonePe Targets Rural India With 20K Hires & 50L Devices

PhonePe plans to hire 20,000 frontline staff and deploy 50 lakh payment devices across rural India and Tier-6 towns to boost financial inclusion.

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China Implements Strict Regulations on Online Advice Services

Discover China’s new regulations for online advice services, aiming to curb misinformation, enforce credential verification, and protect consumers.

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Centre Directs Banks to Block MDR Charges on Digital Pay

The Indian government directs banks to strictly prevent Merchant Discount Rate charges from being passed to customers for RuPay and UPI digital payments.

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Axis Mutual Fund Partners with Grip Invest for Digital Reach

Axis Mutual Fund partners with Grip Invest to boost digital distribution and introduce automated reinvestment features for equity, debt, and gold schemes.

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2026 ATM Rules & Digital Rupee Transform Indian Banking

Discover how India’s 2026 ATM regulations and HDFC Bank’s digital rupee integration are transforming the banking sector and empowering customers.

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Indian Insurance Stocks Plunge Amid IRDAI Proposals

Indian stock markets drop over 1.5% as IRDAI’s new insurance commission restructuring proposals trigger a massive crash in PB Fintech and financial shares.

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IRDAI Advances Digital Insurance & Bima Sugam Reforms

Discover how IRDAI is transforming insurance with Bima Sugam and proposing strict bans on manipulative dark patterns for better consumer protection.

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Gupshup Pivots to AI & Moneyview Targets IPO

Conversational platform Gupshup pivots to advanced AI capabilities while fintech unicorn Moneyview prepares for its upcoming public market IPO.

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Moneyview Cuts IPO Size to Target $624M Valuation

Fintech startup Moneyview halves its fresh issue IPO size, targeting a $624 million valuation amidst changing market conditions.

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NSE Secures Rs 22,561 Cr IPO Backing with LIC Anchor Role

National Stock Exchange secures strong backing for its Rs 22,561 crore IPO via anchor book allocation, led by LIC, signaling high institutional demand.

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DMI Finance Raises Rs 14.55 Billion via NCDs for Lending

DMI Finance secures Rs 14.55 billion through non-convertible debentures to strengthen its balance sheet and expand digital lending in India.

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Moneyview Secures $34M in Pre-IPO Funding Round

Indian fintech startup Moneyview has raised $34 million in a strategic pre-IPO funding round from anchor investors to scale operations before going public.

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A-One Steels, Adroit Industries & Moneyview IPO Analysis

Explore the latest IPO market trends featuring A-One Steels, Adroit Industries, and Moneyview. Get expert insights on valuations and launch timelines.

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Pitch Finovate BFSI Marketing Awards 2026 Winners

Discover the winners of the Pitch Finovate BFSI Marketing Awards 2026, celebrating top marketing campaigns and leaders in banking and fintech.

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JPMorgan Chase Expands India Operations & Tech Hub

Discover how JPMorgan Chase is scaling its technology and operations centers in India to drive digital transformation and global banking efficiency.