TechPulse

10 Years of PhonePe: A Decade of Building for Bharat

PhonePe marked ten years in India’s fintech ecosystem, celebrating a decade of innovation that has transformed digital payments, expanded financial inclusion, and empowered millions across Bharat.

Finance

HDFC Bank Integrates Digital Rupee (e₹) into SmartGateway Payment Platform

HDFC Bank has integrated the Reserve Bank of India’s Central Bank Digital Currency, the Digital Rupee (e₹), into its SmartGateway platform, enabling merchants to accept zero-cost, secure, and sovereign-backed digital payments alongside UPI, cards, and net banking.

Social

Canara Robeco AMC Launches ‘Nivesh Bus Yatra’ Across Maharashtra and Goa to Educate Investors

Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited has rolled out its ‘Nivesh Bus Yatra’ across Maharashtra and Goa to promote mutual fund awareness and financial literacy. The initiative aims to simplify investing, dispel myths, and encourage long-term financial planning by directly engaging with communities across multiple cities.

TechPulse

Goa Strengthens Startup Ecosystem with 10th Empowered Committee Meet Under Startup Policy 2025

The Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication (DITE&C), Government of Goa, held its 10th Empowered Committee Meeting to evaluate startups under the Seed Capital Grant Scheme, reinforcing the state’s commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, and early-stage startup support.

Automobiles

Škoda Auto India Clocks Record-Breaking Year with 107% Growth in Its 25th Anniversary

Škoda Auto India marked its silver jubilee year with its biggest-ever performance, recording 107% year-on-year growth and selling 72,665 cars in 2025. Strong product demand, network expansion, and customer-centric initiatives powered the brand’s most successful year in the country.