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After nearly a month of the KYC deadline issued by the Reserve Bank of India for mobile wallets, the Central Bank of India released data showing a surge in the growth of online UPI based transactions. UPI is a one touch transaction for transferring money between any two parties using a ‘unique virtual address’ on a smartphone.

According to further reports received from the Reserve Bank of India, UPI transactions surged by nearly 50% as compared to the value of the debit cards and credit cards swiped at the stores in the month of February. Over the last 12 months, the UPI based transactions have increased by 7,000%.

The UPI driven form of payments comes after the IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) structure of payments. Since its launch, the technology has been adopted by various banks and other private fintech companies.

With more and more customers coming under the umbrella of digital inclusion, the adoption of UPI based payments has increased triple fold. Thanks to the Government’s initiative to push digital payments as opposed to brick and mortar payments, this move comes as a boon.

However, while this has been working in favour of UPI based apps, it comes as a blow to the credit and debit card companies. The recently released RBI report also said that these UPI apps, currently valued at $ 200 billion, is going to increase five fold in the next couple of years and by the year 2020, stand at a valuation of $ 500 billion.

The real test of these apps, however, will be seen by the end of March this year, when the deadline set by the RBI for the KYC deadline closes. With the nearing of the deadline, the UPI based apps are expected to take a hit, while the credit and debit card providing banks are expected to see a rise!

 

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This launch completes Amazon’s integrated healthcare suite in India, which already includes Amazon Pharmacy for medicines and Amazon Clinic for virtual doctor consultations. By bringing these services together under the Amazon Medical umbrella, the company enables a seamless outpatient journey—from doctor consultation to lab testing and medicine delivery—all managed through a single digital platform. The partnership with Orange Health Labs ensures high-quality, reliable diagnostics, supported by Amazon’s operational expertise and focus on customer trust.

Amazon’s entry into the $15 billion Indian diagnostics market signals a major shift in the country’s health-tech landscape, introducing new competition for established diagnostic players. Rather than competing solely on price, Amazon is prioritizing a seamless, trustworthy experience, aiming to address the growing demand for digital healthcare solutions and simplify access for millions of users across India.

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Bengaluru, June 2025 – Krutrim, the AI startup founded by Ola’s Bhavish Aggarwal, has launched its new agentic AI assistant, Kruti. Unlike traditional virtual assistants, Kruti is designed with an Indian-first approach — combining cultural context, multilingual capabilities, and generative AI to offer a more intuitive, task-oriented experience for users.

Kruti is built to do more than just respond to queries — it can independently perform tasks, make decisions, and integrate across platforms for productivity and communication. Powered by Krutrim’s proprietary Indian-trained language model, it brings a deep understanding of local languages and digital behaviors, catering to both personal and business needs in the Indian ecosystem.

Aggarwal described Kruti as “India’s digital brain,” highlighting its role in redefining AI for Bharat. The assistant will be rolled out in phases, starting with enterprise partners and expanding through apps and APIs. As Kruti integrates into various platforms — including Ola’s services — it marks a significant stride in India’s ambition to lead the global AI race.

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Bankruptcy Forces BYJU’S to Offload Epic and Tynker for a Fraction of Acquisition Cost

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BYJU’S, once India’s most celebrated edtech startup, has sold its major US-based subsidiaries Epic and Tynker for a fraction of their original purchase prices, marking a dramatic reversal in its global expansion strategy. The distressed sales, approved by a US bankruptcy court on May 20, 2025, come amid the company’s ongoing financial and legal turmoil. Tynker, a coding education platform acquired by BYJU’S in 2021 for $200 million, was sold to CodeHS for just $2.2 million in cash, while Epic, a digital reading platform bought for $500 million in 2022, was acquired by China’s TAL Education Group for $95 million.

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