Digital Payments
The Checkout Is Disappearing: How AI Agents Could Rebuild India’s Digital Commerce Stack
As AI evolves from answering questions to taking actions, India is entering a new phase of digital commerce. The rise of agentic payments could create an entirely new startup opportunity around trust, permissions, identity, data protection and transaction infrastructure.
PayU India Achieves Significant Growth: Revenue Climbs 12% to ₹4,300 Crore in FY25
PayU India saw its revenue jump 12% to ₹4,300 crore in FY25, driven by a 14% rise in payment volumes across key sectors. Its payments business broke even in H2 FY25, a major milestone. With a new RBI payment aggregator license, PayU is set to expand further in India's booming digital payments market.
Paytm Shares Tumble 10% After Finance Ministry Rejects UPI MDR Reintroduction
Paytm shares plunged 10% after the Finance Ministry dismissed speculation about reintroducing MDR on UPI transactions. Hopes for a new revenue stream were dashed, highlighting fintech's sensitivity to policy. Despite the setback, UPI continues its record growth, with the government committed to free services amidst sustainability questions.
