Flipkart inks pact with Axis Bank Payu

Mumbai, Apr 28 (PTI) E-commerce marketplace Flipkart on Wednesday announced a tie-up with private sector lender Axis Bank and the fintech Payu to launch biometric authentication for card payments to help eliminate OTP filling.
    Customers can now approve Axis Bank card payments using face ID or fingerprint, an official statement said, adding that this will also end failed attempts at the time of making payments.
    
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IHCL opens 28-key Ginger Kota in Rajasthan

    Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) on Tuesday announced the opening of a 28-key Ginger Kota in Rajasthan, marking the brand's entry into the state's commercial centres.
    "Kota is seeing increasing demand across business and institutional travel. The opening of Ginger Kota aligns with our strategy to strengthen Ginger's presence in such growing markets," IHCL Executive Vice President -- New Businesses and Hotel Openings, Deepika Rao said in a statement.    

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Bank of Baroda launches Indian Sign Language (ISL) support through video calls
    
    State-owned Bank of Baroda on Wednesday announced the launch of Indian Sign Language (ISL) support through video calls at its contact centre.
    It claimed that this is a first-of-its-kind initiative in the Indian banking sector, which helps customers with hearing or speech impairments to access banking assistance, according to a statement.

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Monarch Networth Cap raises Rs 100 crore in maiden portfolio management scheme
    
    Monarch Networth Capital has raised Rs 100 crore in its maiden portfolio management scheme.
    Commitments of Rs 100 crore have been raised for the 'Monarch Wealth Creator Fund' exclusively through its direct distribution network, and it is now targeting to increase commitments to Rs 500 crore, according to an official statement.

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