Fintech 2026: Where Investors Are Placing Their Bets
Fintech funding held steady in 2025 at $2.82B, but capital narrowed sharply to wealth platforms & secured lending. Discover the 2026 trends shaping India's financial technology landscape.
Fintech funding held steady in 2025 at $2.82B, but capital narrowed sharply to wealth platforms & secured lending. Discover the 2026 trends shaping India's financial technology landscape.
PAYG Payments Pvt Ltd receives RBI's in-principle approval for offline and cross-border payment aggregation licenses, marking a key expansion in India's fintech landscape. Learn more about this strategic move.
India's fintech sector is set for a major consolidation phase, driven by fragmented markets and profit pressures. Top Kotak Investment Banking executives predict a wave of mergers and acquisitions by 2026, creating fewer but stronger players.
Fintech leader Stashfin reveals a dynamic new brand logo, symbolizing its commitment to innovation and empowering millions in India's financial landscape. Discover the vision behind the change.
EbixCash partners with Lotus India Pay to launch a new co-branded Legend Card, enhancing digital payment solutions and customer rewards for Indian users.
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EAM Jaishankar highlights Luxembourg's pivotal role in India's evolving Europe strategy. Talks cover FinTech, space, AI & decades-old diplomatic ties. Read more.
EAM S Jaishankar met Luxembourg's Deputy PM Xavier Bettel, discussing 78-year bilateral ties & future collaboration in FinTech, space, and AI. Read more.
Cathie Wood's ARKF ETF delivered 29% returns in 2025 by betting on AI plays like Palantir & Roku, while traditional fintech stocks lagged. Discover the market shift.
Indian startup Speed raises $8 million from Tether and Ego Death Capital to build a global Lightning Network payment infrastructure, aiming to make instant, low-cost transactions a reality.
M1 Group's Samaah 2025 summit brought together industry leaders and regulators to discuss scaling digital trade finance in India. Discover the key insights and future roadmap for transforming cross-border trade.
M1 Group's Samaah 2025 summit convened industry leaders and regulators to tackle challenges in scaling digital trade finance. Discover the key discussions on technology, regulation, and growth.
India and New Zealand finalize FTA with a landmark financial services annex. Deal allows up to 15 bank branches, higher FDI, and boosts UPI's global reach. Read the full details.
JJ Fintax Solutions completes six successful years, reinforcing its market position with the launch of the Uniqey app, a comprehensive one-stop solution for financial and tax needs.
PayU India outlines its 2025 CSR strategy, focusing on digital safety education and sustainable livelihood programs. Learn how the fintech giant is driving social impact.
BharatPe partners with Yes Bank to launch 'Pay Later with BharatPe', an instant credit-on-UPI solution for merchants. This BNPL product aims to empower small businesses and ease consumer daily expenses. #Fintech #UPI #India
Krafton, Naver, and Mirae Asset launch a Rs 6,000 crore fund for Indian tech startups in AI, fintech, logistics & more. Read about this major Korean investment alliance.
US VC firm FinSight Ventures sharpens India focus, plans to deploy $150-160M over 2-3 years in fintech & commerce, while exploring secondary deals. Read more.
India's tech startup funding declined to $10.5 billion in 2025, down 17% YoY. Early-stage deals rose 7%, while seed and late-stage fell sharply. Discover key trends and sector insights.
Fintech app SalaryOnTime reports a massive 200% growth in installs, driven by its instant, paperless loan services. Discover how it's changing financial access for India's workforce.
Experts predict a fundamental shift in co-lending partnerships between banks, NBFCs, and fintechs. Speed, transparency, and trust will define winning models as regulations tighten and customer expectations evolve. Read more.
PM Modi sets a bold target to boost India-Jordan trade to USD 5 billion, highlighting collaboration in tech, fintech, and startups. Read more on the strategic partnership.
India's fintech lending shifts focus from rapid expansion to liability management and customer monetization after regulatory overhaul. Discover the new priorities and IPO plans shaping the sector's future.
UK fintech Revolut plans to disrupt India's cross-border payments, targeting travel, education, and freelancers. CEO Paroma Chatterjee details strategy for 20M users by 2030.
Venture capital firm Nexus closes $700M fund to invest in AI, enterprise tech, consumer, and fintech startups in India and the US. Read about their strategy and portfolio.
Key brokerage updates on Indian stocks: BofA neutral on Policybazar, Jefferies buys Chalet Hotels, CLSA bullish on Hindalco, Citi upgrades HDFC AM, Macquarie sees upside in ITC. Read for target prices and analysis.
Bengaluru's Viva Money surpasses 1,000 credit lines issued in 3 months, disbursing ₹3.5 Cr+ loans. Plans expansion to Rajasthan & Maharashtra, aiming for 40,000 credit lines by year-end. Read more.
Zaggle earns prestigious spot among Forbes India DGEMS 2025 top 10 companies, showcasing excellence in fintech innovation and corporate growth. Discover the winning strategies.
PayU reports $3M profit after years of losses as Prosus CEO Fabrício Bloisi reveals strategy linking PayU with Rapido, Ixigo, Meesho in India's digital ecosystem.
PayU India reports $3M adjusted EBITDA profit in Q2, reversing a $6M loss. Revenue hits $214M, up 21% YoY, driven by merchant lending boom. Read the full analysis.