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ICICI Bank Ties Up With Niyo to Issue Prepaid Cards to MSMEs

ICICI Bank and fintech company Niyo on Thursday announced a tie-up to issue prepaid cards to workers of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). MSMEs will now be able to get ‘ICICI Bank Niyo Bharat Payroll Card’ powered by Visa, for their blue-collar workers, who are mostly under-banked. With this, MSMEs can upload the salaries of their workers on the card, which the workers can then utilize as per their need in a seamless manner.
The ‘ICICI Bank Niyo Bharat Payroll Card’ allows an individual to receive funds up to Rs 1 lakh into the card account. It offers convenience and safety of digital banking to the blue-collar workforce while providing salary disbursement solutions to employers.
This partnership with ICICI Bank is in line with Niyo’s mission to revolutionize the banking experience for India’s blue-collar workforce. With this, Niyo has announced its goal of reaching 5 million blue-collar workers in the next 5 years with its flagship product.
Sudipta Roy, Head Unsecured Assets, said, “We at ICICI Bank constantly strive to introduce facilities that foster inclusivity and extend the reach of the formal banking ecosystem. In line with this, we are delighted to partner with Niyo for the ‘ICICI Bank Niyo Bharat Payroll Card’. This partnership is yet another initiative by us to make banking products easily accessible to the underbanked population. We believe that armed with this card, workers of MSMEs will be able to enjoy the convenience and safety of digital banking.”
Niyo CEO Vinay Bagri said, “The Niyo Bharat Digital Salary Solution has the potential to bring millions of blue-collared salaried workforces into the formal economy and also support the nation’s successful march towards Digital India. Our primary objective is to provide digital banking solutions for the blue-collar segment to not only foster financial inclusion but also inculcate a long-term saving habit among them.”

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TECHNOLOGY

Swiggy Instamart Introduces 10-Minute Smartphone Delivery in 10 Cities

Dhruva Kulkarni

Swiggy Instamart is taking quick commerce to the next level with 10-minute smartphone delivery! Now, in 10 cities, customers can get top brands like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, and Redmi delivered right to their doorstep.

The cities that are part of this service are Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Faridabad, Noida, Gurugram, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Pune, which offer ultra-fast smartphone deliveries and redefine convenience for buyers.

The launch includes a variety of smartphones, from budget-friendly models like the Redmi 14C to premium devices such as the iPhone 16e. Other brands available include Motorola, OPPO, Vivo, and Realme.

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Customers using ICICI Bank credit cards can avail a 5% discount, up to Rs 4,000, on orders above Rs 11,499 in the mobile phone category.

Swiggy Instamart has expanded to 100 cities, adding 32 new locations in 2025, as part of its rapid growth in quick commerce.

By extending its services beyond groceries and essentials, the platform aims to make smartphone purchases faster and more convenient than ever.

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Perplexity in Early Funding Talks at $18 Billion Valuation

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Perplexity AI Inc., an AI-powered search startup competing with Google, is in early talks to raise $500 million to $1 billion at an $18 billion valuation, though details may change.

The startup previously received funding offers at a $15 billion valuation but has not commented on the latest round.

Founded in 2022, Perplexity rapidly grew its valuation from $1 billion to $3 billion and now seeks another major increase.

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It offers AI-powered search tools, internal file searches for organizations, and finance-related features like stock price lookups.

With nearly $100 million in annual recurring revenue and 15 million active users as of last March, Perplexity is expanding its market presence.

Facing competition from Google and OpenAI’s new search product, it is backed by SoftBank, Nvidia, and Jeff Bezos.

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Google to Acquire Cloud Security Firm Wiz for $32 Billion in Record Deal

Dhruva Kulkarni

Google is set to acquire cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion in an all-cash deal, marking its largest acquisition ever and strengthening its cloud security and AI capabilities.

Wiz’s products will remain available on rival platforms like AWS and Microsoft Azure.

Founded in 2020 under Assaf Rappaport, Wiz rapidly grew to $100 million in annual recurring revenue within 18 months.

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It specialises in cloud security tools for prevention, detection, and response, helping Google compete with Microsoft in the cybersecurity space.

In July, Wiz declined a $23 billion offer from Google, opting for an IPO and targeting $1 billion in annual revenue before later changing course.

The acquisition aligns with Google’s strategy to expand its cloud business and address rising cybersecurity challenges in the AI-driven digital era.

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Tencent Reports Strongest Growth in a Year, Driven by Hit Games

Dhruva Kulkarni

Tencent recorded its fastest revenue growth in over a year, driven by successful game releases despite economic challenges.

Q4 revenue rose to 172.5 billion yuan ($23.8 billion), surpassing estimates, while net income reached 51.3 billion yuan, beating projections.

The company plans to repurchase at least HK$80 billion in shares in 2025 and raise its annual dividend by 32%.

Hit games like Dungeon & Fighter Mobile and Delta Force boosted growth, offsetting slowdowns in advertising and payments.

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President Xi Jinping’s meeting with tech leaders signals a softer stance on private firms, with AI, EVs, and chipmaking as key priorities.

WeChat remains a core asset, driving revenue through ads, mini-games, and e-commerce, while fintech struggles with stagnation.

Tencent’s market value jumped 30% ($140 billion) this year, benefiting from a Chinese tech rally, though it lags Alibaba’s 70% surge.

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WhatsApp and Telecom Department Team Up to Fight Online Fraud and Spam

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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has teamed up with WhatsApp to launch a security campaign as part of Meta’s ‘Stay Safe from Scams’ initiative, aiming to tackle online fraud, spam, and raise awareness about digital threats.

Meta’s Global Policy Chief Joel Kaplan and Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia discussed efforts to combat online threats through this collaboration.

WhatsApp is using data from the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP), a real-time intelligence-sharing system with over 550 stakeholders, including banks and law enforcement agencies.

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India has seen a sharp rise in cybercrime, with scams leading to massive financial losses and a growing concern over ‘digital arrests’ via WhatsApp calls.

The partnership seeks to curb such crimes by strengthening digital security measures and detecting telecom resource misuse.

While the DoT and telecom operators have already taken steps against spam and fraud, this initiative adds another layer of protection for users.

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