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Why Televisa's $2 Billion AT&T Mexico Buy Is a Direct Threat to Carlos Slim's Dominance

Televisa and Fintech Holdings agree to buy AT&T Mexico for $2 billion, creating the biggest wireless threat to Carlos Slim's Telcel dominance in years.

Latin Times · 18h ago

Barclays Analyst Resets Strategy Stock Price Target. How to Play MSTR Here.

Barclays lifted its price target for Strategy to $175 and called it a fintech play. Here is what that means for MSTR stock investors.

Barchart · Oct 14

From crypto to fintech, consumer and AI: Ashish Singhal explains CoinSwitch Ventures’ BlackLane Capital pivot

CoinSwitch Ventures is rebranding as BlackLane Capital, an independent global early-stage investment firm. It plans to invest up to $5 million per startup across fintech, AI, enterprise infrastructure, consumer applications and digital assets. Co-founder Ashish Singhal discusses the broader investment strategy and its ambition to enable over $100 million in…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

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Paytm, Pine Labs, Mobikwik shares crash up to 7% as UPI MPR fee rollout delayed beyond Diwali

Shares of Paytm, Pine Labs dropped after NPCI delayed the rollout of merchant discount rate (MDR) fees on select UPI transactions beyond Diwali. The rollout, earlier scheduled for October 15, was expected to boost fintech companies’ earnings during the festive season. NPCI said the revised implementation date would be communicated…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

CoinSwitch Ventures goes global as BlackLane Capital, plans to back startups with cheques of up to $5 million

CoinSwitch’s investment arm, CoinSwitch Ventures, has rebranded as BlackLane Capital, expanding beyond crypto and Web3 to invest in early-stage startups across fintech, enterprise infrastructure, consumer applications and digital assets. The firm plans to invest up to $5 million per startup and aims to enable over $100 million in startup funding…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Fintech funding rises 14% to $2.2 billion in Jan-Sep; deal count falls 41%: Tracxn

Funding in the first nine months of 2025 stood at USD 1.9 billion. The number of rounds dropped to 153 from 260 a year ago, the data intelligence platform said in a report.

The Economic Times · Oct 13

How Holding Groups Help Fintech Startups Build Trading Software

From the outside, a trading app looks like a chart and a buy button. Underneath sit market data contracts, order-handling logic, security reviews and licensing work that can take a small team years to put together before the first customer places a trade.

inkl · Oct 12

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ET Startup Awards 2026 | Govt backing and patient capital propel India's leap into AI and chips: Satyan Gajwani

Gajwani said the ecosystem, once driven by fintech, food delivery, SaaS, commerce, quick commerce and direct-to-consumer brands, was witnessing founders focused on deep, proprietary technology. Indian startups are now building semiconductor chips, AI, robotics, clean energy technologies and new materials, while investors are shaping funds, willing to wait longer for…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

India's quick commerce growth set to accelerate, food delivery to remain steady: Report

According to an Emkay report, India's quick commerce sector is projected to accelerate NOV growth to 21.6 percent in Q2FY27. Food delivery platforms are expected to sustain around 18 percent year-on-year NOV growth as competition rises during the festive season. The fintech sector will also experience steady revenue growth, although…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

Sunil Bharti Mittal is prowling for big kill on his African safari

Airtel Money’s London listing has put a roughly $7 billion valuation on Sunil Bharti Mittal’s African fintech bet, highlighting how far the business has moved beyond basic mobile wallets. With more than 54 million customers and growing revenues, the next challenge is to deepen usage across payments, remittances, credit, savings…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Jared Esguerra Announces Fintech Consulting Services Focused on Payment Infrastructure and Agentic AI

New York, USA, October 9th, 2026, FinanceWire Fintech consultant and software developer focuses on integrating payment systems, financial automation, and AI-assisted business workflows. Jared Esguerra, a fintech consultant and software developer, has announced consulting services focused on payment...

International Business Times · Oct 9

Nomura becomes latest brokerage to cut PB Fintech share price target by 31%, lists 2 scenarios for fair price

Nomura has cut PB Fintech’s target price by 31% to Rs 1,100 after proposed IRDAI curbs on insurance website practices and commissions. The brokerage lowered earnings estimates, while alternative scenarios suggest fair values of Rs 1,335-1,366.

The Economic Times · Oct 9

IRDAI may roll out insurance commission caps from January, overhaul distribution rules

India's insurance regulator is planning significant reforms to the insurance distribution system, aiming for implementation soon. Proposed changes include capping commissions for brokers and reducing management expenses over time. These measures could substantially impact insurance-linked stocks and potentially affect up to one million jobs in the sector. Insurers and brokers…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Pine Labs, CAMS, Moneyview, other fintech stocks rally up to 11% after RBI MPC move. Here’s why

Shares of Pine Labs, Moneyview and other fintech firms rose after the RBI announced interoperability among NBFC account aggregators. The move will let customers share financial information across different account aggregators through a single account, without fresh registration, subject to their consent.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

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The Economic Times · Oct 5

UPI MDR: 0.4% charge raises questions over MSME margins, cash flows and digital credit

Industry representatives say merchant size, margins, and the nature of goods should determine the merchant discount rate (MDR), while fintechs flag risks to working capital and digital credit trails.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

PB Fintech shares crash 50% from peak, fall below 2021 IPO price. More downside coming?

PB Fintech shares plunged 50% from their all-time high to drop below the 2021 IPO price of Rs 980. The sharp six-day selloff follows proposed IRDAI regulatory curbs on insurance distribution, prompting brokerages like Bernstein and Jefferies to cut target prices amid earnings pressure concerns.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

The future of Ai in India: A Nobel Laureate’s perspective

The Surfin Ai Fintech Summit's seventh global edition showcased advancements in intelligent finance and AI-driven customer solutions. Esteemed speakers, including Nobel Laureate Michael Spence and Dr. Amar Patnaik, underscored the concept of principles preceding laws in AI governance. Discussions revolved around AI's role in improving financial accessibility and personalized services…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Bernstein cuts PB Fintech share price target by 53%. More pressure after Rs 37,000 m-cap rout?

PB Fintech shares have plunged 42% in four sessions, wiping out Rs 37,000 crore in market value, following IRDAI’s proposed reforms to curb dark patterns and rationalise insurance commissions. Bernstein, Jefferies and Morgan Stanley have flagged potential pressure on earnings, distribution economics and valuations, with brokerages highlighting risks to health…

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The Economic Times · Sep 29

PB Fintech shares suffer Rs 37,000 crore shock in 4 days but Jefferies, Bernstein see up to 100% upside

PB Fintech shares have plunged 42% in four sessions, wiping out Rs 37,000 crore in market value after IRDAI proposed reforms targeting insurance distribution and dark patterns. While Jefferies cut its target to Rs 1,540, Bernstein retained an Outperform rating with a Rs 2,310 target, implying 100% upside.

inkl · Sep 29

4 Websites for Software Development, App Building, and Testing

Building a digital product involves more than writing code. Businesses have to choose the right development partner, decide between native and cross-platform mobile frameworks

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Trouble continues: Turtlemint, PB Fintech, other insurance stocks drop up to 38% in 3 days. What are analysts saying?

Insurance stocks including PB Fintech, Turtlemint, ICICI Lombard, HDFC Life and SBI Life face selling pressure as proposed IRDAI distribution reforms raise concerns over commissions, revenue and earnings.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

PB Fintech shares can rally 91% after 2-day bloodbath, says Bernstein. Here’s why it remains bullish

PB Fintech shares rose 4% after Bernstein retained its Outperform rating and Rs 2,310 target price, despite the stock’s sharp fall following IRDAI’s proposed ban on dark patterns. The brokerage expects lower insurance take rates, revenue and profit estimates, while cost rationalisation could provide some cushion. IRDAI’s draft framework also…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

F&O Talk: 23,270 is a key Nifty hurdle; Sudeep Shah picks 5 stocks, discusses PB Fintech, Turtlemint strategy

Nifty ended at 23,140.50 after an eighth consecutive weekly decline, with technical indicators remaining bearish. Analysts identify 23,300 as key resistance and 23,000 as options-based support, while Pharma and Healthcare remain relatively stronger amid persistent global market pressures and volatility.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

PB Fintech: A record debut in 2021, a record ₹31,400 crore wipeout & now the biggest storm the Gurugram co can face

PB Fintech came under heavy selling pressure after IRDAI proposed changes to insurance commissions and distribution economics. PB Fintech shares plunged 36% on Thursday, wiping out more than ₹31,400 crore in market value, and remained volatile on Friday.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

How to trade PB Fintech shares after falling 12% from day’s high? This technical analyst explains

PB Fintech shares extended their sharp selloff on Friday, falling 5% after plunging 36% in the previous session. Technical analysts flagged weak momentum, broken support levels and bearish indicators, while brokerages lowered targets or retained cautious views amid concerns over proposed IRDAI changes and their potential impact on Policybazaar’s earnings.

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