Industry leaders identify awareness, not technology, as the primary barrier to B2B payment digitization in MENA July 30 | Dubai, UAE — The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) convened the inaugural roundtable of its SHIFT – B2B & Commercial Payments Sub Committee, bringing together senior leaders from payment networks, banks,…
Continue ReadingLouis Guy Detata: Sustainable Brokerage Growth Requires Operational Resilience, Not Just Rapid Client Acquisition
-Louis Guy Detata, Founder of UEXO.com In the retail brokerage industry, the growth playbook often revolves around pouring capital into aggressive marketing, offering eye-catching onboarding promos, and driving top-of-funnel client acquisition. However, in institutional finance, growth without a battle-tested operational foundation is an expensive house of cards. Hyper-growth masks…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Rail Safety Milestone: Train Accidents Drop Nearly 90 pc in a Decade
New Delhi, July 29: India’s railway network has achieved a significant safety milestone, with train accidents declining by nearly 90% over the past decade. The remarkable improvement reflects sustained efforts to strengthen railway infrastructure, adopt advanced safety technologies, and enhance operational practices across the country. The decline in accidents marks…
Continue ReadingPowering Dreams: EDF Fuels Growth of 128 Indian Startups
New Delhi, July 29: India’s startup ecosystem has received a significant boost as the government-backed Electronic Development Fund (EDF) has mobilised ₹1,335.77 crore to support 128 startups and technology companies. The milestone highlights the growing momentum behind innovation-led businesses and the country’s efforts to nurture entrepreneurs building solutions for the…
Continue ReadingFrom Andhra Coast to Global Tables: Vizag Port Drives India’s Seafood Export Growth
Visakhapatnam, July 29: Marking a major achievement for India’s maritime and seafood export sector, Visakhapatnam Port has emerged as a key gateway for marine exports by handling nearly 50% of the country’s seafood export cargo in the financial year 2025. The milestone reflects Vizag Port’s growing role in connecting India’s…
Continue ReadingBharat Taxi Sees Strong Response as Nearly 8 Lakh Drivers Join Platform
New Delhi, July 29: Bharat Taxi, India’s cooperative-based mobility platform, has received an exceptional response from the driver community, with nearly 8 lakh drivers joining the platform as partners. The strong participation reflects growing trust in a driver-focused mobility model that aims to empower drivers with greater ownership, transparency, and…
Continue ReadingSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Flip8 Post Record Pre-Orders in India
Gurugram, July 29: Samsung’s 8th generation foldable smartphones—the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8—have shattered pre-order records, underscoring the mainstreaming of foldable technology and unparalleled consumer enthusiasm in India. The new devices recorded over 271,000 pre-orders within just 72 hours of their launch on July…
Continue ReadingICICI Pru iProtect Smart Plus: A smart way to secure short-term financial obligations with a 10-year life cover, at lower premium
Bangalore, July 29: ICICI Prudential iProtect Smart now comes with a 10-year life cover option. The plan is designed for customers with defined financial obligations such as home loan, children’s education goals and business loans. Thus, enabling customers to choose high life cover at low premiums during the phase of…
Continue ReadingSpicetree Design Agency Builds Nia Natura from Scratch; Targets Revenue Doubling with Pan-India Expansion
Mumbai, July 29: Spicetree Design Agency , the integrated branding and digital growth agency, announced a significant milestone in its mandate for Nia Natura, India’s honest, NMR-tested natural foods brand offering raw honey, functional seeds and superfoods for the health-conscious Indian household. In under a year, SDA has taken the…
Continue ReadingEquitas Small Finance Bank Q1 Results
Chennai, July 29: The Board of Directors of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, at its meeting held, approved the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Bank delivered a strong turnaround in profitability, reporting a Profit After Tax of INR184 crore in Q1FY27, compared with a…
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