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Building Trust, Regulation and Innovation in India’s Cross-Border Payments Ecosystem
Article4 min read
JUN 8, 2026 cover story

Building Trust, Regulation and Innovation in India’s Cross-Border Payments Ecosystem

The biggest challenge for the next wave of fintech is combining seamless user experiences with rigorous regulatory compliance

Nishant Mishra
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FEATURED INTERVIEW

“Thinking Aloud Podcast with Justice A.K. Sikri”

Justice A.K. Sikri · Former Supreme Court Judge

Team IAMAI
Interview

On this Episode of the Thinking Aloud Podcast, Dr. Subho Ray interviews Former Supreme Court Judge A.K. Sikri

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The Wrong Click That Built a Company
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The Wrong Click That Built a Company

A decade of building without a safety net — from 43 internships to 1M+ users and $5M+ Revenue

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B2B Marketing in an AI-Umpired Influence Economy
MARKETING · 5 MIN

B2B Marketing in an AI-Umpired Influence Economy

The inter-connected themes of Integration, Imagination, and Iteration, informing an increasingly fluid customer-decision journey, will determine the course of B2B marketing

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Taking the Leap: 5 Leadership Lessons from Mountains and Oceans
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Taking the Leap: 5 Leadership Lessons from Mountains and Oceans

Growth begins when you step beyond comfort, trust how far you’ve come, and give it everything you have, even when the destination seems far away

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The Independent Advantage: Why Agile Agencies Win in AI-driven Marketing Era
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The Independent Advantage: Why Agile Agencies Win in AI-driven Marketing Era

The key to success lies in creativity, technological fluency, and organisational agility

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Hindware V. Grohe: The Price Of Keywords
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Hindware V. Grohe: The Price Of Keywords

When a search keyword becomes a trade mark infringement: the Delhi High Court’s landmark ruling against Google.

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Reimagining OTT Distribution: Building an Inclusive Digital Distribution Ecosystem for Independent Creators
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Reimagining OTT Distribution: Building an Inclusive Digital Distribution Ecosystem for Independent Creators

As India becomes one of the fastest-growing OTT markets in the world, there is a great opportunity to build scalable media-tech infrastructure that supports not only content diversity, but also distribution, monetisation, and audience growth

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The EU offers a case study, not a template to govern India’s digital sector
LAW · 5 MIN

The EU offers a case study, not a template to govern India’s digital sector

While these policies are rooted in legitimate concerns around data privacy, fair competition and user safety, among others, their direction and design appear to have drawn inspiration from Europe – a region now reconsidering its own approach to digital regulation.

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Thinking Aloud Podcast with Deepa Krishnan
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INTERVIEW · 26:39

Thinking Aloud Podcast with Deepa Krishnan

Deepa Krishnan · Head Marketing - Edelweiss - Real Estate

On this episode of the Thinking Aloud podcast Dr. Subho Ray speaks to Deepa Krishnan , Head Marketing - Edelweiss - Real Estate

Thinking Aloud Podcast with Shri S Krishnan (Part 5)
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Thinking Aloud Podcast with Shri S Krishnan (Part 5)

Shri S. Krishnan · Secretary, MeitY

In this episode Dr. Subho Ray, President, IAMAI speaks with Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY

A conversation with KV Subramanian
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INTERVIEW · 28:20

A conversation with KV Subramanian

KV Subramanian · Economist and former CEA

Part 1 of the conversation between Dr.Subho Ray, President, IAMAI and KV Subramanian, Ex- Chief Economic Advisor

FROM THE ARCHIVES

“Maharashtra’s Vision for Fintech, Innovation & Inclusion”

Shri Devendra Fadnavis & Kunal Shah · Govt. of Maharashtra

As a leading hub for India’s financial and digital innovation, Maharashtra continues to set the pace in enabling a future-ready economy. This keynote will outline the state’s strategic vision to strengthen its role as a fintech capital - through smart policy, robust infrastructure, and inclusive growth initiatives. From supporting startups and digital finance to enhancing investor confidence and public-private collaboration, the address will highlight Maharashtra’s commitment to creating a globally competitive, innovation-driven ecosystem that serves both citizens and markets.

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