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Blocked Credit Card? 5 Steps to Unblock Fast

Credit card blocked? Learn 5 essential steps to quickly identify the reason and restore access, ensuring smooth financial transactions.

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AI Cyber Threats: Indian Banks & Fintechs Preparedness

Explore how Indian banks and fintechs are bracing for AI-driven cyber threats like Anthropic’s Mythos and Google’s exploits. Assessing preparedness in the evolving digital landscape.

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Gold-Backed Stablecoins: Digital Gold Investment Hedge?

Explore how gold-backed stablecoins offer a digital hedge against inflation and a new way to invest in gold, especially with rising prices and import duties in India.

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NSE EGRs: Digital Gold Investment Made Easy

NSE’s Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) offer a dematerialized, flexible, and secure way to invest in gold, bridging physical and digital markets.

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Nasdaq’s 23-Hour Trading Plan Gets SEC Approval

SEC approves Nasdaq’s 23-hour trading plan for NMS stocks & ETPs, launching a new ‘Night Session’ on Dec 6 to meet global demand.

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Nectar Social Raises $30M Series A Led by Menlo Ventures

Nectar Social, an AI marketing platform, secures $30 million in Series A funding led by Menlo Ventures, signaling strong demand for advanced marketing solutions.

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New-Age Tech Stocks Dip Amid Q4 Earnings; Pine Labs, Zaggle Fall

New-age tech stocks faced a downturn this week, with 46/57 companies declining. Pine Labs and Zaggle led losses amid Q4 earnings season and IPO lock-in expiries.

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Meridian Ventures Launches $35M Fund for MBA-Deferred Founders

Meridian Ventures launches a $35M fund targeting enterprise tech startups founded by individuals with deferred MBA enrollment, focusing on ambitious entrepreneurs.

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US CLARITY Act Advances: Impact on India’s Crypto Market

The US CLARITY Act’s advancement by the Senate Banking Committee signals a global crypto regulatory shift, with potential impacts on India’s digital asset market. India needs tailored rules.

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Clarity Act Advances: Senate Set to Regulate Crypto

The Senate Banking Committee advances the Clarity Act, paving the way for comprehensive crypto, stablecoin, and exchange regulations in the U.S. Enhancing transparency and compliance.

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Senate Advances Clarity Act, Boosting Crypto Market Bill

The Senate Banking Committee advanced the Clarity Act, a significant crypto market structure bill, injecting momentum into stalled digital asset legislation after extensive negotiations.

Zaggle Shares Tumble 19% as Margin Dip Overshadows Q4 Growth

Zaggle Stock Drops 19% on Q4 Margin Concerns

Zaggle’s stock price fell 19% after Q4 results revealed a sequential profit margin dip, despite strong revenue growth. Investors reacted negatively to margin compression.

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Numero AI Acquires Royu to Boost Finance Automation

Numero AI acquires Indian finance automation firm Royu in a strategic cash-and-stock deal to enhance its agentic platform for enterprise finance and controller functions.

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Clio Reaches $500M ARR, Leading Legal Tech Growth

Legal tech leader Clio achieves $500M ARR, showcasing strong customer adoption and sector growth. Discover what this means for the future of legal innovation.

Dhan Expands Fintech Reach with Insurtech Acquisition

Dhan Acquires Insurtech Firm Greenlife Insurance

Fintech platform Dhan expands into insurtech by acquiring Greenlife Insurance, aiming to build a comprehensive, full-stack financial services offering in India.

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Swiggy Targets Indian Ownership: Shareholder Vote on Control Shift

Foodtech leader Swiggy seeks shareholder approval to amend its articles and board structure, aiming to become an Indian-owned and controlled company (IOCC) under FEMA regulations.

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Numero Acquires Royu: AI Finance Automation Boost

US AI finance platform Numero acquires Indian startup Royu in a cash-and-stock deal to enhance its AI-driven financial solutions for CFO offices.

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Zoho Invests ₹70 Cr in ONDC to Boost India’s Digital Commerce

SaaS leader Zoho injects ₹70 crore into ONDC, strengthening India’s digital commerce infrastructure and promoting MSME adoption for a decentralized ecommerce future.

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Nivasa Finance Raises ₹25 Cr Seed Funding for Housing Loan Expansion

Nivasa Finance secures ₹25 Cr seed funding led by Prime Venture Partners to expand its tech-enabled housing loan distribution network across India.

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Raise Financial Acquires Greenlife Insurance for Fintech Expansion

Fintech unicorn Raise Financial Services acquires GreenLife Insurance Broking, expanding its offerings and entering the insurance distribution space.

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Aditya Birla Activ Yuva: New Health Plan Rewards Healthy Living

Discover Aditya Birla’s ‘Activ Yuva,’ a new insurance plan rewarding young consumers for healthy lifestyles with benefits like unlimited hospital cover & HealthReturns.

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Clarity Act Vote: Crypto Regulation Set to Change

The US Senate Banking Committee votes on the Clarity Act tomorrow, poised to reshape crypto regulation with new rules for stablecoins, AML, and SEC fundraising.

MobiKwik's Profit Surge, India's CCTV Market Shift, and Startup Funding

MobiKwik Profit Jump, India CCTV Market Shift, Startup Funding News

MobiKwik turns profitable in Q4 FY26 driven by payment margins & financial services. India’s CCTV market transforms with new regulations impacting Chinese firms.

A* Raises $450M for Third Fund, Eyes AI, Fintech, Healthcare

A* Raises $450M for Third Fund, Eyes AI, Fintech, Healthcare

Kevin Hartz’s venture capital firm A* closes its third fund at $450M, continuing its generalist strategy with a focus on AI, fintech, healthcare, and security startups.

Groww Investors Liquidate ₹5,326 Cr in Shares Post IPO Lock-In Expiry

Groww Investors Sell ₹5,326 Cr Shares Post IPO Lock-In

Major Groww investors sold ₹5,326 Cr in shares after the IPO lock-in expiry. Discover the impact on the fintech stock.

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Digital Gold: Invest in Physical Gold Online Easily

Discover digital gold: a convenient way to invest in physical gold online. Learn its benefits, how it works, and if it converts to tangible assets.

Bajaj Finserv Targets 100% Household Reach & Market Share Growth

Bajaj Finserv Targets 100% Household Reach & Market Share Growth

Bajaj Finserv aims for 100% household reach in India within a decade, focusing on digital infrastructure, innovation, and market share expansion.

InCred Capital Acquires S Cube Capital, Boosts Global Wealth Management

InCred Capital Acquires S Cube Capital, Boosts Global Wealth Management

InCred Capital expands its global reach by acquiring Singapore-based S Cube Capital, enhancing its offshore capabilities and regulated fund offerings.

MobiKwik Turns Profitable: ₹4.4 Cr Net Profit in Q4 FY26

MobiKwik Turns Profitable: ₹4.4 Cr Net Profit in Q4 FY26

Fintech leader MobiKwik reports a ₹4.4 Cr net profit in Q4 FY26, a significant turnaround from last year’s loss, driven by revenue growth and cost optimization.

Acko Achieves Profitability in FY26 Ahead of IPO Plans

Acko Turns Profitable in FY26, Eyes IPO

Insurtech unicorn Acko achieves profitability in FY26 with ₹43.6 Cr net profit, marking a key milestone ahead of its anticipated IPO. Read more about their financial turnaround.