“Lending is a feature. Not a product. Almost all and any distribution platforms with unique and rich datasets can unlock lending and win big.” Kunal Shah, on Twitter A fintech entrepreneur walks into a bar. “Hey, what can I get you today?” asks the bartender. The entrepreneur smiles, “I’ll have my usual – a Dataquiri.”Read more
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In this edition, we bring you the tug of war between telecom and satellite operators for 5G spectrum. Also uncovering – Tamil Nadu’s data policy for good governance, the National Restaurants Association’s spat with Swiggy and Zomato, and more! 5G by the end of the year? The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently releasedRead more
“Where there’s tea there’s hope.” – Arthur Wing Pinero UPI is the poster child for what fintech can achieve in India. It made headlines again last month for crossing $1 trillion transaction value in FY21-22. NPCI’s COO attributed this feat to the collective efforts of banks, fintechs and users. But what is UPI’s recipe for success? InRead more
Hi there! Unpacking in this edition—ASCI guidelines for crypto ads, the central government’s plans for 5G and space communication, and then some. Let’s get to it! Industry demands space sector reforms, the government may deliver The Department of Space (DoS) is consulting key industry players on the draft of the Indian Space Policy 2022 (2022Read more
“I need ammunition, not a ride.” – Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky Ammunition, turns out, comes in many shapes and sizes. There’s missiles, tanks, Molotov cocktails and threats from Ukrainian grandmothers. And then there’s payments infrastructure. Governments and corporates across the world are fighting back against Russia’s (or Putin’s) war by cutting off their access toRead more
In this post, we unpack the history of the cannabis plant, and the FSSAI’s acknowledgement of cannabis derivatives under the category of food. What’s legal but seems almost illegal? For the investors on Shark Tank India[i], it’s hemp businesses. While, there’s not much that hasn’t already been said about the TV show, but there’s aRead more
India’s data protection law is close to being finalised. The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 (PDP Bill) submitted its report (Report) in Parliament in December 2021. The JPC has recommended a fresh version of the law- the Data Protection Bill, 2021 (DP Bill). The change in the name ofRead more
‘Help will always be given to those who petition for it’– The Karnataka High Court lifted the blanket ban on online gaming in the state, after the industry challenged the state’s power to impose such a ban. We also have some news for our readers who want to know if crypto is legal after theRead more
“Cryptos have no underlying assets, not even a tulip.” –Shaktikanta Das Ouch. That’s the RBI Governor, not mincing his words. Like everyone else, we’ve been poring over the Budget announcements on crypto-assets. The euphoria in the crypto-verse was short-lived. Crypto-assets haven’t been outlawed; but that’s about it. The proposed tax-rates and structure aren’t – toRead more
Ikigai Law and the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) organised a panel discussion on ‘Matters of Accountability – ‘Regulatory Framework for driving safe digital healthcare adoption in India’. This discussion was a part of PHFI and IDS’s three-part series ‘Digital Health interventions through a Health System Lens: preparing for inclusive, integrated and accountable digitalRead more