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PhonePe rolls out NPS account opening with Rs 250 contribution, no fresh KYC

PhonePe has introduced a digital process for users to open National Pension System accounts. This new facility allows an initial contribution of Rs 250 without needing to upload documents. Users can verify their linked bank accounts using OTPs and make payments through PhonePe UPI. The service is aimed at individuals…

The Economic Times · 22h ago

Global IPO market faces setback as high-profile listings are scrapped, delayed in 2026

Several high-profile IPOs have been withdrawn, delayed or shelved in 2026 as market volatility and valuation concerns weigh on investor demand. From Firmus and Oura to PhonePe and KNDS, companies are reassessing public listings and fundraising plans.

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Missed the NSE IPO? Here are 5 of the largest issues in the pipeline to keep on your radar

For those who missed out on the National Stock Exchange IPO, there's a silver lining: several major public offerings are on the horizon! Set to accumulate a staggering Rs 4.27 lakh crore, companies such as Jio Platforms and PhonePe are readying their IPOs. With some firms already greenlit by Sebi…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

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Big to get bigger: India's UPI fee shift to entrench dominant incumbents

PhonePe and Google Pay could earn about $900 million annually from India’s new UPI merchant fee regime by March 2028, according to Bernstein estimates, strengthening their already dominant position. The 0.4% fee on merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 could also encourage payment apps to expand in rural areas and push…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

PhonePe gets in-principle approval for two UAE payment licences

PhonePe has secured in-principle approval from the UAE central bank for two payment licences, marking its first international market entry. The company plans to work with local banks and payment firms and explore integration with domestic rails such as Aani and Jaywan once it receives final regulatory clearance.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Credit for the next 50 crore: How PhonePe’s new co-branded cards target India’s underserved

At GFF 2026, PhonePe unveiled a suite of co-branded credit cards with HDFC Bank and SBI, plus the Wishcard for consumers with limited or no credit history. The products build on UPI-era behaviour to tap into formal credit, aiming to bring rewards, flexibility and credit-history building to Gen Z, homemakers,…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

No smartphone, no internet? PhonePe brings UPI to 220 million feature-phone users

At the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, PhonePe announced UPI 123Pay support for its app on feature phones, taking the SMS-based, internet-free payments stack pre-loaded on HMD, Nokia, Lava and itel handsets to 200 million-plus Indians still on basic phones.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

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How to Set Up a Password Manager for Your Entire Family in One Evening and Actually Stay Secure

Why Indian families are sitting ducksYour father uses the same password for his SBI net banking, his Gmail, and the OTT subscription the whole family shares. Your mother has it written on a Post-it inside the kitchen drawer. Your teenager has memorised one password and adds an exclamation mark when…

Times Life · Sep 10

“Whether we leave anyone behind”: Sameer Nigam’s blueprint for PhonePe’s second decade

At Global Fintech Fest 2026, PhonePe founder‑CEO Sameer Nigam framed the company’s first ten years as the construction of India’s financial rails and unveiled a second act tied to a single question: whose progress still remains outside the frame?

The Economic Times · Sep 9

'No fraud' enabled through card tokenisation on mobile devices: PhonePe founder Rahul Chari

PhonePe's Rahul Chari dismissed card tokenization security concerns, stating no fraud is enabled. The company launched three new payment solutions with Visa at the Global Fintech Festival. PhonePe now offers Cross Border Scan to Pay for international transactions. It also enables micro-merchants to accept card payments using its Smart Accept…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

AI at population scale: Rahul Chari’s charter for the next 300 million

At Global Fintech Fest 2026, PhonePe co-founder and CPTO Rahul Chari laid out an AI philosophy built on intent-led experiences, engineering scale and operational efficiency.

The Economic Times · Sep 9

PhonePe’s AI strategy: What large enterprises can learn from new-age fintech

New-age fintechs are using AI to shorten development cycles, simplify customer journeys and automate complex internal processes. Their advantage lies as much in speed of execution as in the technology itself. For larger organisations, the question is how to bring that agility into established businesses without compromising scale, security or…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

PhonePe and Visa partner to bring borderless, cardless payments to Indian consumers and merchants

Announced at Global Fintech Fest 2026, the partnership positions PhonePe as India’s first app to offer a unified suite of Visa-powered cardless payment solutions for consumers and micro-merchants.

The Economic Times · Sep 9

SIP losses in the first two years? Staying invested for five years can reduce loss probability to zero: Report

A weak start does not necessarily mean an SIP will deliver poor long-term returns. A 20-year analysis by ShareMarket by PhonePe shows that most five-year SIPs recovered from weak or negative returns in the first two years, with nearly 69% eventually delivering double-digit annualised returns. The data also highlights how…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

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MyLifeXP · Sep 3

No Internet? PhonePe’s New UPI Trick Changes Everything

For millions of Indians, making a UPI payment usually means one thing: taking out a smartphone and connecting to the internet. PhonePe is now challenging that assumption. The company has launched PhonePe UPI 123Pay, a service designed to bring UPI payments to feature phones without requiring an internet connection. PhonePe…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

No smartphone, no internet, no problem: PhonePe launches UPI 123Pay to let 200 million+ feature phone users make digital payments; here’s how it works

PhonePe has unveiled UPI 123Pay, a new service for feature phone users that enables seamless transactions without an internet connection. The initiative targets more than 200 million users, helping expand access to digital payments across India. It supports both peer-to-peer and merchant payments using mobile numbers or UPI IDs, with…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

From AI strategy to enterprise execution: The leaders shaping India’s AI transformation

The Economic Times AI Business Transformation Masterclass & ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 brings together leaders from NVIDIA, PepsiCo, IndusInd Bank, PhonePe, Pine Labs, Gnani AI, Perceptyne Robots and Shadowfax to examine how AI is being deployed across enterprise infrastructure, financial services, commerce, supply chains, voice and robotics.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Building for scale, security and privacy: Inside PhonePe’s AI playbook

As AI capabilities become more deeply embedded across products and platforms, the interface itself becomes less visible. What matters is whether people can express what they want to do, in their own language, in their own way, and get the result they are looking for.

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The Economic Times · Aug 8

PhonePe, Razorpay chiefs say UPI will stay free for users, back sustainable model

PhonePe and Razorpay leaders affirmed UPI payments will stay free for consumers. They support sustainable revenue models for payment infrastructure and businesses. Larger businesses may face merchant charges, while small merchants remain exempt. This follows parliamentary approval to allow charges on digital payment modes. Future charges will be borne by…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Payments Council backs UPI merchant charges, says users, small businesses will remain exempt

PCI said small merchants, including kirana stores, should not be charged for accepting UPI payments. Any merchant service charge would be a commercial arrangement between merchants and payment providers, not a charge on customers.

The Economic Times · Aug 6

PhonePe's Rs 100 daily RD: How it works; app also adds FD investment option

With its latest feature, PhonePe now allows users to easily invest in daily recurring deposits via its user-friendly app. Starting investments is as easy as contributing Rs 100 daily through UPI AutoPay. Additionally, the app simplifies the digital handling of fixed deposits, which are secured up to Rs 5 lakh…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

PhonePe Mutual Funds sees 5X growth in Daily SIP transactions driven by demand from smaller cities

PhonePe Mutual Funds onboarded over 500,000 unique investors into its Daily SIP product. Nearly seventy-seven percent of these customers came from tier-two and tier-three cities. Daily SIP transactions increased nearly five-fold between January and June 2026. Younger investors aged eighteen to twenty-nine formed fifty-eight percent of the investor base. This…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

PhonePe to help businesses read India's market pulse in real time

PhonePe has launched PhonePe PulsePro, an enterprise intelligence platform that converts aggregated and anonymised digital transaction data into hyperlocal, near real-time market insights. Built on PhonePe's payments network of 700 million users and 50 million merchants, the company said PulsePro will help businesses improve expansion planning, site selection, distribution strategy…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

From CarDekho to Zepto: India's growing startup IPO pipeline

India's startup IPO pipeline is gathering momentum with several new-age companies advancing. CarDekho and InsuranceDekho are preparing for their public market debuts soon. Zepto and Zetwerk have secured regulatory approvals for their upcoming listings. PhonePe and Oyo also remain in the IPO pipeline for future public offerings. These companies represent…

International Business Times · Jun 29

Apple Says India's Antitrust Case Was Built by 'Copying' Competitors' Complaints

Apple has sharply escalated its legal fight with India's antitrust regulator, accusing investigators of "copy-pasting" allegations made by rival companies rather than conducting an independent investigation into the iPhone maker's App Store practices.

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