Theme: Friday

Fintech Deep Dive — Friday | March 27, 2026 Focus: Policy & Regulation (RBI, SEBI, compliance) Coverage Period: March 20-27, 2026 Executive Summary This week’s policy developments in Indian fintech centre on SEBI’s innovative proposal to allow gift cards for mutual fund investments, potentially revolutionising financial inclusion. Meanwhile, global fintech giant Revolut’s massive India expansion underscores the evolving regulatory landscape for foreign players. The week also saw important international regulatory developments, including the UK’s FCA streamlining its payments oversight approach. ...

Fintech Deep Dive — Friday | March 20, 2026 Focus: Policy & Regulation Coverage Period: March 13-20, 2026 Executive Summary This week’s Indian fintech regulatory landscape witnessed significant developments spanningIPO market dynamics, central bank approvals for foreign investments, and telecom-fintech convergence. PhonePe’s high-profile IPO shelving highlighted how geopolitical tensions and market volatility are impacting fintech listing ambitions, while RBI’s greenlight for Bain Capital’s stake in Manappuram Finance signaled continued openness to foreign capital in the gold lending sector. Meanwhile, Airtel Money’s NBFC licensing and HDFC Bank’s governance crisis underscored the evolving regulatory challenges in India’s financial services ecosystem. ...

Fintech Deep Dive — Friday | March 13, 2026 Focus: Policy & Regulation (RBI, SEBI, compliance) Coverage Period: March 6-13, 2026 Executive Summary This week’s regulatory developments in Indian fintech showcase a significant push towards enhanced security, transparency, and consumer protection. The Reserve Bank of India continues to modernize digital payment authentication frameworks with mandatory two-factor authentication, while simultaneously strengthening customer liability protections. SEBI has escalated its technology-driven enforcement against investment scams, mandating social media disclosures for regulated entities. Meanwhile, the regulatory landscape is evolving to address emerging challenges in the fintech space, with both regulators emphasizing substance over form in their supervisory approach. ...