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Daily Indian Fintech & Banking Brief – 8 March 2026 RBI Proposes New Digital Banking Fraud Protection Rules: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed new regulations effective from July 1, 2026, to enhance customer protection against digital banking fraud. The draft Third Amendment Directions, 2026, cover UPI payments, internet banking, mobile banking, and card transactions. Key highlights include clearer definitions of authorized vs. unauthorized transactions, with transactions using fraudulently obtained credentials or those executed under coercion deemed fraudulent. Customers must report fraud within 5 days to both their bank and the National Cyber Crime Helpline (1930) to be eligible for compensation. A compensation mechanism provides up to 85% of losses (or Rs 25,000, whichever is lower) for frauds up to Rs 50,000, available once in a customer’s lifetime. The RBI has invited public feedback on these proposals until April 6, 2026. Read more: Money Control ...

Funding & IPOs Moneyview: Accel-backed fintech unicorn files for Rs 3,000 crore IPO (Rs 1,500 crore fresh issue + Rs 1,500 crore OFS). The digital credit platform plans to allocate Rs 450 crore to its in-house NBFC and Rs 650 crore for loan disbursal under first loss default guarantee program. Founded in 2014, Moneyview has raised 13M in equity funding and was valued at .2B in 2024. The Economic Times PhonePe: India's largest UPI payment app planning to raise billion at 0.5 billion valuation in Q2 2026 IPO. Founded in 2015 by Sameer Nigam, Rahul Chari, and Burzin Engineer. Caproasia Rozana: Rural omnichannel retail platform raises Rs 290 crore (\1.6 million) Series B led by Bertelsmann India Investments. The funding will enhance technology, expand product offerings, and strengthen partnerships in rural India. Money Control ...

Daily Indian Fintech & Banking Brief – 6 March 2026 TCS Eyes More AI Data Centers in India: Tata Consultancy Services is in advanced talks with multiple hyperscalers for additional AI data center partnerships in India, following its recent OpenAI deal. CEO K Krithivasan said India will need about 10 gigawatts of AI data center capacity by 2030, while only 5-6 GW have been announced so far. TCS plans a $7-8 billion investment for infrastructure including racks, connectivity, power, and cooling. The company aims to offer end-to-end AI services including infrastructure, model training, agents, and application intelligence to its banking clients. Read more: Business Standard Revolut Secures India Payments License: British neobank Revolut has secured a payments license in India as part of its global expansion. The company filed for a US banking license and appointed Cetin Duransoy (former Visa executive) as US CEO. Revolut aims for 100 million customers by mid-2027 and plans to enter 30 new markets by 2030. Its recent milestones include launching banking operations in Mexico, securing the India payments license, and obtaining an in-principle payments license in the UAE. Read more: Finextra

Daily Indian Fintech & Banking Brief – 5 March 2026 PhonePe still plans an April IPO at a $9-10.5 billion valuation while Walmart trims about 12% of its stake, Tiger Global and Microsoft look to exit, and the company hopes to raise roughly $1.05 billion even as it waits for market and geopolitical cues. Read more: Economic Times Moneyview filed a DRHP for a Rs 1,500 crore fresh issue plus an offer-for-sale, citing Rs 2,379 crore of FY25 revenue, Rs 240 crore of net profit, and stronger 9MFY26 results, and saying the proceeds will back Default Loss Guarantee loans, beef up Whizdm Finance and cover general corporate purposes. Read more: Economic Times ETBFSI research sees ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and SBI leading FY27 margin recovery as fresh loan yields jumped in January, term deposit costs eased, credit growth steadied at 13.7% year-on-year, and asset quality plus funding comfort stay solid. Read more: ETBFSI

Daily Indian Fintech & Banking Brief – 4 March 2026 NPCI is moving to roll out a fully digital KYC onboarding for UPI One World, letting travellers register via an app and upload passport scans instead of visiting a bank branch, which should widen uptake of instant payments among foreign visitors once RBI signs off and partners such as Pine Labs and Payworld update their flows. Oxyzo has launched Oxyzo Credit Fund I, a performing credit AIF managed by Oxyzo Investment Manager that will back secured growth loans to mid-sized corporates, already taking commitments from HNIs, family offices and institutions as it targets Rs 3,000 crore of capital over the next four-five years. Fino Payments Bank insists its move toward a small finance bank remains on track despite CEO Rishi Gupta’s arrest, with interim head Ketan Merchant saying the RBI stays fully updated, deposits and CASA growth stay healthy, and customer servicing is undisturbed while authorities probe GST-related concerns.

Neobanks — Digital-Only Banks: Complete 101 Guide Last updated: March 2026 What is a Neobank? Neobanks are digital-only banks that operate exclusively through mobile apps and web platforms, without physical branch infrastructure. Key Characteristics 100% digital experience No physical branches Tech-first approach Lower operational costs Instant account opening How Neobanks Work Account Opening Download app Submit documents (DigiLocker, Aadhaar) Video KYC verification Instant account activation Virtual debit card issued Services Offered Service Examples Savings Account Fi, Jupiter Current Account Razorpay, Open Loans Slice, Uni Investments Groww, INDmoney Regulatory Framework RBI-regulated (through partner banks) Partner bank responsible for deposits PPI license for wallets Compliance with KYC, AML Consumer Rights Deposit insurance (via partner bank) Transparent fee structure Data privacy protection Grievance escalation process