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‘Open is the word’: Juspay’s Ishan Sharma on population-scale payments, agentic commerce and India’s global fintech play

At the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Juspay executive Ishan Sharma said the company’s 12-year journey has been shaped by solving payments at population scale in India, where reliability, interoperability and developer-first design have become core competitive advantages. In an exclusive interview with The Economic Times, he argued that the next frontier is agentic commerce and that Indian fintech firms should build products with developed markets in mind, not just domestic use cases.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

Foundation Laid for Rs 108 Crore Four-Lane Overbridge Between Guntur and Nambur

The foundation stone for a Rs 108 crore four-lane overbridge connecting Guntur and Nambur was laid, marking a significant step towards alleviating regional traffic pressure and enhancing connectivity. This project is expected to facilitate local commuting while boosting economic activities and urban expansion.

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Startups & Venture Capital13m ago

India Weighs New Trade Secrets Law as Startups, Industry Push for Balance on Whistleblowers and Enforcement

India is preparing to consult industry on whether it needs a dedicated trade secrets law, as officials weigh concerns from startups over compliance burdens and from established firms over contract enforcement. The discussion also centers on how any new framework would protect confidential business information without weakening whistleblower safeguards.

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India & World Affairs20m ago

US Says India Trade Pact Is 90%-Plus Done, Hailing Potential Breakthrough in Bilateral Ties

A senior US State Department official said the long-awaited India-US trade agreement is more than 90% complete and could be finalized soon, calling it a breakthrough that would "unleash another level" of bilateral relations. The official also pointed to a packed diplomatic calendar, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio's planned India visit, a possible Modi trip to the US for the G20 summit in Florida, and renewed momentum on the Quad and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

India Eases Customs Paperwork for UK Imports as Trade Pact Tariff Benefits Get Faster Access

India's customs authority has relaxed documentation requirements for imports seeking preferential tariffs under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, saying a valid origin declaration from a UK exporter or producer will generally be enough to establish eligibility. The move removes the routine need to file Form-I with every Bill of Entry, a change aimed at simplifying customs compliance and reducing trade friction.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance2h ago

Insurtech Rout Wipes $3.6 Billion Off India's New-Age Tech Stocks as Commission Cap Fears Jolt Investors

India's listed new-age technology companies lost a combined $3.6 billion in market value this week as a steep sell-off in insurtech names, led by PB Fintech and Turtlemint, overshadowed gains in select SaaS, mobility and logistics counters. The decline came as investors weighed the likely impact of the insurance regulator's proposed commission caps, even as IPO activity remained active with Moneyview, AceVector and Spinny advancing public market plans.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth4h ago

Centre Weighs Rs 20,000 Crore Frontier AI Fund to Build India's Compute Backbone

The Centre is considering an anchor investment of Rs 15,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore in a proposed National Frontier AI & Compute Fund, a move that could significantly expand India's AI financing and infrastructure base, according to a report. The fund is being designed to support frontier AI companies, finance GPU clusters and specialised data centres, and attract private capital through a possible 50:50 public-private model.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance4h ago

IRDAI's Insurance Overhaul Sends Insurtech Stocks Tumbling as Moneyview IPO Draws Mixed Demand

India's insurance regulator has proposed a sweeping reset of insurtech economics, including commission caps, tighter expense limits and restrictions on bundled lending-linked insurance, triggering a sharp sell-off in listed platforms. The market reaction was immediate, with PB Fintech and Turtlemint hit hard, even as Moneyview's IPO opened to a modest first-day subscription led by retail and non-institutional investors.

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World Politics & Diplomacy2h ago

U.S. and Argentina Launch Andes-Atlantic Corridor to Tie Strategic Infrastructure to Western Markets

The United States and Argentina have launched the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, a sweeping infrastructure initiative aimed at modernizing transport, energy and digital links that move Argentine exports to Atlantic ports and Western markets. Announced on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly, the project is designed to attract public and private investment while deepening bilateral cooperation on supply chains, critical minerals and trusted technology.

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