[YS Exclusive] Darwinbox names CTO Vineet Singh as Co-founder

Global HR tech company Darwinboxhas elevated Vineet Singh, Chief Technology Officer, to the role of Co-founder.In addition to expanding the company's global footprint and driving product innovation, Singh will lead…

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Fintech firms need to behave responsibly; not subsume national interest for business gains: RBI DG

The fledgling fintech ecosystem needs to be "alert" to the country's interests, and not "subsume" them for business gains, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar said…

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Tencent sells 2.1% stake in PB Fintech for Rs 1,668 Cr; SBI MF, SocGen pick up stake

Chinese conglomerate Tencent on Thursday sold a 2.1% stake in PB Fintech, the parent company of PolicyBazaar, for Rs 1,668 crore via open market transactions, while SBI Mutual Fund (MF)…

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Zepto raises additional $340M at $5B valuation as quick commerce competition heats up

Quick commerce unicorn Zepto has raised $340 million in follow-on financing at a valuation of $5 billion amid growing competition and consumer traction in the sector. The round was led by…

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Inside Reliance Group’s AI-led future; Zepto bags additional $340M

Hello,India’s fintech industry is raring to go.SEBI is closely monitoring the oversight and holdup of IPO applications from fintech startups. At the Global Fintech Festival in Mumbai, SEBI chief Madhabi…

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How this engineer-turned entrepreneur built a custom furniture startup

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) furniture space has some stand-out players in the Indian market, including Wakefit and Sleepyhead. But Mumbai-based Torque has maintained a low profile in the five years of…

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