GFF 2026 Day 2: AI, UPI, Tokenisation and a New Wave of Startup Bets Take Centre Stage
The second day of Global Fintech Fest 2026 brought a sharper view of where India’s digital economy could be headed next. If the first day was about setting the tone, Day 2 was about putting some of those ambitions into motion. Artificial intelligence, UPI, tokenisation and digital financial infrastructure emerged as recurring themes across the […]
Bank of Baroda Enables UPI Global QR Payments for International Visitors
Bank of Baroda has introduced UPI Global Reverse Acceptance, enabling international visitors to make QR-based merchant payments across India using their existing banking or payment applications. The new facility allows international tourists, overseas Indians and eligible users of foreign payment applications to scan participating merchant QR codes and complete digital transactions directly through their familiar […]
Building Businesses Beyond Valuations: Karan Gala on Venture Investing, Founder Discipline, and India’s Startup Opportunity
India’s startup ecosystem has entered a more mature and disciplined phase, where investors are increasingly prioritizing capital efficiency, governance, and long-term sustainability over aggressive growth at any cost. In this conversation with Indian Startup Times, Karan Gala shares his journey into venture investing, the evolution of LC Nueva Capital’s investment philosophy, and the sectors he […]
Fintech’s 50 Most Promising VC Analysts to Watch
India’s fintech revolution is being powered not just by visionary founders but also by a new generation of sharp, insightful VC analysts who are quietly shaping the future of digital finance. These rising investment professionals play a critical role in identifying high-potential startups, driving deal flow, and supporting founders from the earliest stages. With backgrounds […]
