Google has finally launched their payments platform Tez in India after several days of speculation and leaks. This Google marketplace app will let users link their phones to their bank accounts to pay for goods in physical stores, online purchases and for person to person money transfers.
This app will be launched today, on the App Store for iOS devices and the PlayStore for Android devices. The search engine giant has partnered with multiple banks such as Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI and State Bank of India, through the government backed Unified Payments Interface (UPI.) This online payments app will also support multiple languages like English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu for India’s fragmented and diverse market. Along with banks, large chains like Dominos, RedBus, PVR Cinemas, Dish TV and Jet Airways, among others will also collaborate with the app as the official online payments partners.
Users will only have to enter their bank account number to verify their ownership by quickly sending a text message from their registered phone number through the app’s interface.The verified users can then start making payments and transactions by adding a UPI PIN to their account. Registered Tez users can also request and pay money to friends who use the app. The limit for money transfers for users is capped at Rs. 1,00,000 per day and 20 transactions are allowed each day.
TechCruch reported Google might also have a wider strategy to expand their payments platform to other regions. The company has reportedly also trademarked the name in other Asian countries like Indonesia and the Philippines. The global technology giant previously released two similar payments applications on its market space called Google Wallet and Android Pay. Both the apps failed to make their mark in the competitive digital payments space. This Indian app Tez will challenge the present digital payment dominators like Alibaba backed Paytm and MobiKwik.
PhonePe’s PINCODE app has launched a 24×7 online medicine delivery service in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Pune, promising delivery of both prescription and over-the-counter medicines within 10 minutes from nearby local medical shops. Unlike conventional e-pharmacies that use dark stores, PINCODE partners exclusively with neighborhood pharmacies, enabling faster deliveries and supporting local businesses in the digital economy.
Customers without prescriptions can select a “no prescription” option when ordering; a qualified doctor then provides a free teleconsultation and issues a digital prescription compliant with telemedicine guidelines, ensuring seamless access to medicines. The app offers competitive pricing by passing discounts from local pharmacies directly to customers and charges no delivery fees.
PINCODE’s hyperlocal model enhances healthcare accessibility and convenience while empowering local pharmacies, helping them remain integral to their communities and stimulating local economic growth. Launched in 2023, the app focuses on quick commerce with an emphasis on speed, reliability, and supporting local sellers.
In summary, PhonePe’s PINCODE app is transforming medicine delivery in major Indian cities by combining ultra-fast 10-minute delivery, free doctor consultations, and a hyperlocal sourcing model that benefits both consumers and neighborhood pharmacies.
Cashfree Payments has appointed Piyush Anchliya as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 15, 2025. Anchliya brings over 15 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions, with senior roles at Barclays, Bandhan Group, and most recently as CFO of Bandhan AMC. He holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a B.Tech. from IIT Kharagpur.
In his new role, Anchliya will lead Cashfree’s financial strategy, optimize operations, and support the company’s next growth phase. He will report to CEO and Co-founder Akash Sinha, who highlighted Anchliya’s expertise as vital for sustainable scaling and strengthening the company’s financial foundation. Anchliya succeeds outgoing CFO Vikas Guru, who will assist during the transition.
Founded in 2015, Cashfree Payments processes over $80 billion annually for more than 800,000 businesses. The company recently raised $53 million in funding led by KRAFTON and Apis Growth Fund II and secured key RBI licenses, positioning it for accelerated growth in India’s fintech sector. Anchliya’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as Cashfree aims to expand its leadership in digital payments.
Jeyandran Venugopal, the outgoing Chief Product and Technology Officer of Flipkart, is set to become the CEO of Reliance Retail Ventures (RRV), the retail arm of Reliance Industries. His appointment, expected to be finalized in May after his exit from Flipkart, signals Reliance’s push to strengthen its retail business with a technology-first approach.
Venugopal brings extensive experience from leading roles at Flipkart, Myntra, Yahoo, Snapdeal, and Amazon, where he focused on scaling technology platforms and driving innovation. At Flipkart, he managed product, engineering, data science, and more, helping build robust systems and improve user experience.
His move comes as Reliance Retail undergoes transformation, including cost-cutting and a renewed focus on digital growth. Venugopal’s leadership is expected to accelerate Reliance’s ambitions in omnichannel and tech-driven retail, positioning the company for continued dominance in India’s evolving market.