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Paytm to provide RBL & its partners digital payment solutions
MUMBAI: Indian fintech giant Paytm has struck a partnership with RBL Bank to provide its signature Soundbox devices and card machines to the bank’s merchant partners, the companies announced today.
The collaboration aims to boost digital payment adoption across RBL Bank’s merchant network by leveraging Paytm’s technology infrastructure. Merchants will gain access to the Paytm for Business dashboard, enabling real-time transaction monitoring and instant settlement services.
Paytm’s payment solutions support multiple transaction methods, including UPI, RuPay credit card on UPI, UPI Lite, and traditional debit and credit cards. The systems also offer EMI options from leading banks, providing flexibility for both merchants and customers.
The company’s Soundbox devices, which revolutionised in-store digital payments with instant audio confirmations, have been expanded to include NFC Card Soundbox technology. This allows customers to make ‘Tap and Pay’ transactions at small shops and supports payments from international tourists using global cards.
“Our goal is to simplify payments for merchants by providing cutting-edge solutions that enhance efficiency and trust,” said Paytm chief business officer for offline payments Ripunjai Gaur.
RBL Bank head of branch banking and retail liabilities Narendra Agrawal added: “This partnership aligns with our vision of enabling seamless, secure, and efficient transactions. We are committed to supporting businesses in their digital transformation journey.”
Paytm has been expanding its service offerings with user-centric innovations, including UPI Lite for small-value transactions and international UPI payments in countries where UPI is accepted, such as the UAE, Singapore, France, and several neighbouring nations.
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SPNI promotes Tavishi Budhiraja to vice president for HR and DEI
Longtime HR leader steps up to drive revenue teams and inclusion agenda
GURUGRAM: Sony Pictures Networks India has elevated Tavishi Budhiraja to vice president, HR business partner for revenue functions and diversity and inclusion, strengthening its people leadership across key business verticals.
In her expanded role, Budhiraja will oversee HR strategy for revenue-facing teams including ad sales across linear and digital, distribution and international business, while continuing to lead the company’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Budhiraja has been with the network for over 15 years, rising through the ranks from HR business partner for ad sales to assistant vice president, where she also took on the diversity and inclusion mandate. Her elevation reflects both continuity and a sharper focus on aligning people strategy with business growth.
Prior to joining SPNI, she worked with Reliance Communications as deputy manager, gaining early experience in human resources.
Announcing the move, Budhiraja said she looks forward to deepening impact and strengthening people strategies across teams, while continuing to grow within the organisation.
The promotion comes as media companies increasingly invest in talent and workplace culture to support evolving revenue models and digital expansion, making HR leadership a critical lever for long-term growth.
