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Digital payments safety:  Reserve Bank of India proposes discussion paper

Decision on UPI MDR in govt's domain: RBI governor

RBI sets up committee to review business correspondent guidelines

The Reserve Bank of India has constituted a committee to review the regulatory framework for business correspondents, with draft guideline amendments to be released soon for public consultation

Govt rolls out startup status for deeptechs, extends recognition to 20 yrs

The government has formally recognised deeptech startups, extending Startup India benefits to 20 years and raising the turnover limit to Rs 300 crore

JetSynthesys buys first global game asset, taps global player engagement

Pune-based gaming firm enters global IP ownership, eyes emerging markets and 20x revenue growth over five years

India-US trade deal: Gems and jewellery exports set to shine once again

Easing of US tariffs has revived demand-side confidence in India's gems and jewellery sector, raising hopes of reversing export losses and regaining momentum

Nazara's net profit slides to ₹9.84 crore, revenue from ops declines 24%

Gaming firm Nazara Technologies reports sharp fall in Q3FY26 profit and revenue after real money gaming ban hit subsidiary operations

Paytm receives RBI compounding order, company to pay Rs 18.76 lakh

RBI has imposed a compounding fee of Rs 18.76 lakh on Paytm for FEMA violations linked to certain investments in its subsidiaries, the company said

MobiKwik turns profitable in Q3FY26 on revenue growth, lower costs

Fintech firm MobiKwik reported a consolidated net profit of ₹4.04 crore in Q3FY26, aided by revenue growth and a sharp decline in expenses, after posting losses in earlier quarters

Slow UPI growth: Industry frets as monetisation remains elusive

A moderation in UPI growth is worrying industry players, who warn that low incentives and lack of monetisation could slow expansion of India's digital payments ecosystem

Budget 2026: UPI, RuPay subsidy for FY27 at ₹2,000 crore; MDR unchanged

Budget stays silent on MDR, industry to pursue bid in coming months

Budget 2026 proposes penalties for non-compliance in crypto reporting

Union Budget 2026 introduces daily and lump-sum penalties for lapses in crypto asset reporting, aiming to bring virtual digital assets firmly within the formal tax compliance framework

Paytm wants to tackle UPI concentration risk via organic tech plans

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma says company aims to reduce concentration risk in UPI through technology-led growth as its market share by volume and value rises

Eco Survey: UPI sustainability reliant on incentives, constant investment

The survey added that complementary investments in digital capabilities and institutional capacities should be a priority to expand gains from digital payments

Paytm Q3 net profit at ₹225 cr, revenue from ops grows to ₹2,194 cr

The Noida-based company recorded a net profit of Rs 21 crore in Q2FY26

Stablecoins can disrupt capital flows to emerging markets: Eco Survey

The survey said that the outflow of capital, including with the advent of stablecoins, is a risk to watch out for

Pine Labs' Q3 results: Net profit at ₹42.4 crore, revenue up 23.7%

Pine Labs posts strong Q3FY26 profit growth despite one-time hit from new labour codes, driven by higher revenues and better monetisation of digital checkout points

Pine Labs partners with UAE-based Wio Bank for tech infrastructure

Apart from the UAE, Pine Labs currently offers Credit+ in India, Sri Lanka, the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia

South Korean gaming major Krafton to launch 3 to 5 new titles in 2026

BGMI-maker Krafton plans to launch 3-5 new games in 2026 as it diversifies beyond battle royale and scales Indian IPs like Real Cricket globally

Payments major revenue contributor for PhonePe, Paytm diversified

Despite similar toplines, Paytm and PhonePe differ sharply in revenue mix, with PhonePe heavily reliant on payments while Paytm draws more from financial services

PIDF's likely completion to cause minor topline dent for fintechs

Shares of Paytm fell 9.53 per cent to ₹1,140.75 on BSE on Friday