 | Kerala’s first fintech accelerator launched‘OpenUp’ is set up by fintech firm Open Financial Technologies, which is state’s first unicorn, in association with KSUM. |
 | Kerala’s draft fintech policy to be unveiled on ThursdayKerala’s Draft Fintech Policy for the next 10 years will be unveiled on Thursday (May 5) at the Kerala Startup Mission’s (KSUM) fintech summit in Kochi. |
 | Fintech startup firm Jar raises USD 32 million in funding led by Tiger GlobalThe Series A round follows a USD 4.5 million Seed funding in late August. The fintech firm focuses on building savings and investment habits of users. |
 | BharatPe eyes transaction value at $30 billion by March 2023Fintech firm BharatPe targets to reach $30 billion TPV (Transaction Processed Value) on payments through both QR and Swipe by March 2023. |
 | Deposits valued at Rs 72.32 crore attached in Chinese instant loan apps casesUnable to bear the level of harassment in Telangana alone at least seven people died by suicide. |
 | FinTech start-up Slice becomes India's newest unicorn with USD 220 million fundraiseThe company intends to use the funding to expand and strengthen its presence in the payments space, hire "great" talent and expand its product offerings. |
 | TN to focus on industrial development, FinTech companies, job creationIn order to create employment opportunities, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday gave a big push to industrial growth in the State. |
 | Policy proposes centre offering FinTech coursesProposed Apex Skill Development Centre will be set up as a public-private partnership |
| 28 finalists vying for IFTA's Fintech Startup of the Year awardApplications for the award were received from countries such as Australia, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, Netherlands, Peru, Singapore, Sweden, UAE, UK, USA and Vietnam. |
 | TN eyes FinTech investments, forms councilGoverning body formed under chairmanship of Industries Min to make State services hub |
 | Soon, Tamil Nadu cities to turn FinTech hubsMeanwhile, a FinTech cell has also been set up comprising members from Guidance and the industry. An official also highlighted the role of the cell. |
 | Policybazaar parent firm's IPO to open on Nov 1; price band set at Rs 940-980/shareOf the entire issue, 75 per cent will be reserved for qualified institutional buyers, 15 per cent for non-institutional investors and the remaining 10 per cent for retail investors. |
 | UK, TN collaborate in developing roadmap to implement fintech policyThe collaboration will lead to an improvement in business climate, increased international trade and investments in TN, the release stated. |
| Policybazaar's parent firm PB Fintech gets Sebi's nod to raise over Rs 6,017 crore via IPOThe initial public offer comprises a fresh issue of Rs 3,750 crore worth of equity shares and an offer for sale of Rs 2,267.50 crore by existing shareholders, according to DRHP. |
 | Fintech can help check digital frauds, says RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar'We need to concentrate and focus all our attention on minimising digital fraud. We need to up our guard against digital frauds and cyber crimes,' Sankar stressed. |
