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2026-09-09

120 · India Navigates Global Shocks, Tech Leaps

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01🚀 Startups

Why a $100 million funding shows fintech's race to buy banks

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🚀 Startups↺ from 9 Sept

Fintech unicorn Slice has secured a fresh $100 million funding round as it accelerates its historic merger with North East Small Finance Bank. The massive deal highlights a broader structural shift where India's top tech startups are acquiring physical licenses to survive regulatory crackdowns.

Small Finance Bank→Regulatory Arbitrage→Prepaid Payment Instruments
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