Tag: India

India is reviewing WhatsApp before it introduces its payments services in...

Facebook-owned WhatsApp plans to introduce a digital payment service in India. As part of the process, the country is reviewing an audit report from the company.

Reserve Bank of India releases final framework for regulatory sandbox

The Reserve Bank of India has released the final version of the framework for the regulatory sandbox.

Lendingkart raises $30m in Series D financing round

The Indian FinTech company Lendingkart has raised $30m in a new investment round, claiming that the total money injected into the business now reaches $143m.

Payment scaleup Razorpay acquires anti-fraud startup Thirdwatch

Bangalore-based Razorpay, the payment company, has announced the acquisition of Thirdwatch, an enterprise using big data to prevent ex-commerce businesses becoming fraud victims.

Visa joins PayMate’s $25m Series D round as the Indian FinTech...

Mumbai-based PayMate, a business specializing in enabling businesses to automate and digitize their payments, is looking to raise $25m in its new Series D round and is now backed by Visa.

Online loans platform MyMoneyMantra collects $15m invesment

MyMoneyMantra, which helps consumers in India access loan deals and credit cards, has raised a $15m investment.

NIYO raises $35m in Series B to accelerate development

Digital banking startup NIYO Solutions has raised $35m in its Series B round to accelerate product deployment. Horizons Ventures and Tencent participated to the round...

Reserve Bank of India fines four banks for KYC and AML...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has implemented fines to four banks for non-compliance with KYC, AML, and account opening standards.

Sequoia, Ribbit Capital among backers for $75m Razorpay Series C

Indian online payments startup Razorpay has picked up a $75m Series C investment round from investors including Ribbit Capital and Sequoia Capital.

Avail Finance said to close $9m Series A

India-based employee financial health app Avail Finance has reportedly raised $9m in its Series A round. Matrix Partners India, an early-stage investment firm, led the...

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