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India’s TEAM Scheme is transforming MSME access to digital markets through integration with ONDC, offering digital storefronts, payments, and logistics support. Targeting five lakh MSMEs by 2027, it emphasizes inclusion, with half being women entrepreneurs. Implemented under the RAMP program, TEAM focuses on capacity building in smaller cities. Unlike credit schemes, it enables market access via technology, with NSIC and states coordinating execution. Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/gVB4-Wki #DeccanFounders #MSME #DigitalIndia #ONDC #TEAMScheme

The Indian government has confirmed GPS spoofing cyberattacks targeting major airports, including Delhi and Mumbai. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu stated that the Airports Authority of India Authority of India (AAI) is working with the Wireless Monitoring Organisation (WMO) to identify the sources. Since November 2023, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) mandated reporting GPS jamming. India retains conventional navigation aids and the AAI is deploying advanced cybersecurity solutions per guidelines from the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre and the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team. This highlights the need for vigilance against cyber threats. Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/gFKXS3KF #Cybersecurity #GPSSpoofing #IndianAirports #deccanfounders #India #Airports

India's Department of Telecommunications ( DOT ) mandates pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on all Indian mobile handsets. Accessible from first use, it cannot be uninstalled, empowering users to verify IMEI, report theft, and flag fraud. Integrating with SIM cards, it enhances telecom cybersecurity. Manufacturers have 90 days to comply via preloading and software updates. Addressing counterfeit handsets and SIM fraud, it aids users and law enforcement in blocking unauthorized devices, strengthening India's telecom security. Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/g_FGCr7B #SancharSaathi #MobileSecurity #Telecom #DeccanFounders #India

HSBC has formed a multi-year strategic partnership with Mistral AI to integrate generative AI across its global operations, aiming to boost productivity and enhance customer service. By combining HSBC’s tech with Mistral’s AI models, tailored solutions will be developed for financial analysis, multilingual translation, and risk assessment. CEO Georges Elhedery emphasizes simplifying tasks and improving customer focus. Mistral, valued at €12 billion, ensures data ownership and responsible AI. This accelerates HSBC's AI journey in corporate, institutional banking, and wealth management. Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/giSJecGw #AI #FinTech #HSBC #MistralAI #DeccanFounders

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud introduced a joint multicloud networking solution, integrating AWS Interconnect-multicloud with Google Cloud's Cross-Cloud Interconnect. This offers automated provisioning, replacing manual setups. The solution provides 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps bandwidth, quad-redundancy, and MACsec encryption. Currently in preview across five AWS Regions, it supports AI, analytics, and disaster recovery, with Azure integration planned for 2026. Salesforce praised the seamless data unification. AWS VP Robert Kennedy noted a "fundamental shift," while Google Cloud's Rob Enns emphasized simplified connectivity. Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/gYKwnpcg #Multicloud #AWS #GoogleCloud #DeccanFounders #Google

Finfactor, the parent company of Finvu (Cookiejar Technologies) - Account Aggregator, has secured $15 million in Series A funding led by WestBridge Capital, with participation from Varanium Capital, DMI AIF - The Sparkle Fund, and IIFL Fintech Fund. This investment will drive product suite expansion and enhance analytics for banks and BFSI clients. Co-founded by Manoj Alandkar and Munish Bhatia, Finvu facilitates secure data exchange, serving over 50 million consumers. Finfactor offers AI-driven solutions to over 150 BFSI clients, including HDFC Bank and Axis Bank. WestBridge's portfolio includes FinBox and UnifyApps. #Fintech #AccountAggregator #SeriesA #DeccanFounders #Finfactor #Finvu #Westbridgecapital

UPI processed over 19 billion transactions worth Rs 24.58 lakh crore in November 2025 as of November 28, per National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI) preliminary data. This marks a 23% YoY volume surge from 15.48 billion last year, with value up 14%. Daily averages hit 689.60 million transactions (Rs 91,325 crore) for FY26 so far, fueling India's digital payments boom amid rising adoption. Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/g8UTx3vG #India #UPI #DeccanFounders #NPCI #BHIM #PhonePe #Gpay #Navi

Fogg revolutionized India's deodorant market with its 'No Gas, Only Perfume' strategy, challenging established norms. Darshan Patel identified the consumer need for a product delivering more perfume and less propellant. Eschewing celebrity endorsements, Fogg focused on widespread distribution via local stores and an iconic ad campaign: "Kya chal raha hai? Fogg chal raha hai." Outsourcing production allowed Vini Cosmetics to prioritize branding and accessibility. This led to ₹1,125 crore revenue by FY24, attracting KKR's $625 million investment in 2021. Fogg’s success highlights the power of clear messaging and strategic distribution. Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/getAaDZs #FoggMarketing #DeodorantStrategy #ViniCosmetics #deccanfounders #India

India's Department of Telecommunications mandates active SIM verification for messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram under the Telecommunication Cybersecurity Amendment Rules, 2025. Platforms must implement continuous SIM-to-device binding within 90 days, submitting compliance reports in 120. Apps are now Telecommunication Identifier User Entities, necessitating a linked SIM for functionality. Web access requires re-authentication every six hours. This addresses verification vulnerabilities exploited by cybercriminals, supported by the Cellular Operators Association of India (Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea). India lost ₹1,000 crore monthly to cyber fraud in early 2025, with over 50% originating from Southeast Asia. Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/gwC8NdD3 #IndiaTech #Cybersecurity #WhatsApp #Signal #Telegram #Arattai #Speack #DeccanFounders #Messagingplatforms

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