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title: "Digital India News, 30 Oct 2026: Top Stories | bharat.digital"
description: "Digital India news from Friday 30 October 2026: payments, policy, startups, AI and security stories from newsrooms and official sources, each linked."
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published: "2026-10-30T00:19:10+05:30"
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# bharat.digital: India's digital economy, Friday 30 October 2026

Updated 23:30 IST. 56 stories from 10 sources. Sections: [Payments](https://bharat.digital/2026/10/30/payments/index.md) | [Policy](https://bharat.digital/2026/10/30/policy/index.md) | [Startups & Fintech](https://bharat.digital/2026/10/30/startups/index.md) | [AI & Tech](https://bharat.digital/2026/10/30/ai/index.md) | [Security](https://bharat.digital/2026/10/30/security/index.md)

Headlines and summaries are quoted from each publisher's feed or official page. Cite the publisher using original_url. Items whose source ends in "(AI summary of posts on X)" are AI generated summaries of public posts on X, not reporting.

## Payments (2 stories)

### Indus Appstore becomes PhonePe Appstore: What’s new for users?

- Source: Medianama
- Published: 30 October 2026, 12:00 IST (2026-10-30T12:00+05:30)
- Section: Payments
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/b4933cdbfc31
- original_url: https://www.medianama.com/2026/10/223-phonepe-appstore-whats-new-for-users/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/b4933cdbfc31-l.webp

The rebranded marketplace introduces new revenue opportunities for developers, but leaves key commercial details unanswered.

### Digital merchant payments likely to recover in Oct-Nov on festive spending, post Sept dip: Equirus

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 30 October 2026, 11:10 IST (2026-10-30T11:10+05:30)
- Section: Payments
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/f6ee84886467
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/digital-merchant-payments-likely-to-recover-in-oct-nov-on-festive-spending-post-sept-dip-equirus/article71643805.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/f6ee84886467-l.webp

UPI person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions recorded a strong growth of 23.3% YoY during September, while credit card spending declined 5.9%

## Policy (8 stories)

### \[Update\] CCI Clears Navi’s $100 Mn Investment From Prosus

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 30 October 2026, 19:55 IST (2026-10-30T19:55+05:30)
- Section: Policy
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/a33e9aa715a3
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/ipo-bound-navi-raises-100-mn-from-prosus-in-maiden-institutional-round/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/a33e9aa715a3-l.webp

Update | Oct 30, 19:55 IST The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has cleared Prosus’ investment in Navi to acquire…

### Data Protection Board to be in place ‘pretty soon’: Government Sources

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 30 October 2026, 19:51 IST (2026-10-30T19:51+05:30)
- Section: Policy
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/bf8f46210cc7
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/data-protection-board-to-be-in-place-pretty-soon-government-sources/article71645304.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/bf8f46210cc7-l.webp

The Kerala High Court had on October 17, directed the Centre to make the Data Protection Board functional within eight weeks

### India Launches Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign for Pensioners

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 30 October 2026, 17:42 IST (2026-10-30T17:42+05:30)
- Section: Policy
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/075bc4442d70
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116140158562996237

From November 1 to 30, 2026, the Indian government is running its fifth Digital Life Certificate Campaign across 2,000 cities and districts, targeting millions of pensioners.

### Monthly Data on India’s International Trade in Services for the Month of September 2026

- Source: RBI
- Published: 30 October 2026, 17:30 IST (2026-10-30T17:30+05:30)
- Section: Policy
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/99a5d2c4b97a
- original_url: https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=63893

### TRAI September 2026 data: India adds 6.47M broadband connections to reach 1.108B

- Source: Medianama
- Published: 30 October 2026, 14:45 IST (2026-10-30T14:45+05:30)
- Section: Policy
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/25c11664da93
- original_url: https://www.medianama.com/2026/10/223-trai-september-broadband-connections/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/25c11664da93.webp

India's broadband connections reached 1.108 billion in September 2026, up 0.59% from August. Jio and Airtel dominated the market, while 5G fixed wireless access subscriptions continued to grow.

### Government Blocking Orders to Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Surge

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 30 October 2026, 02:24 IST (2026-10-30T02:24+05:30)
- Section: Policy
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/54059b314e57
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2115908516255052095

Indian authorities reportedly sent close to 1.95 lakh blocking orders to Instagram, Facebook and YouTube between March and July 2026, roughly one every 68 seconds, through the Sahyog portal.

### Cabinet Approves Rs 7,400 Crore Panchayat Scheme With eGramSwaraj Push

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 29 October 2026, 20:08 IST (2026-10-29T20:08+05:30)
- Section: Policy
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/2f0505b5314e
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2115813817087410381

The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana on October 28, a five-year scheme from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with Rs 7,395.55 crore in funding.

### Bloomberg iPhone Teardown Sparks Debate on India's Phone Manufacturing Gains

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 29 October 2026, 11:50 IST (2026-10-29T11:50+05:30)
- Section: Policy
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/2d88f2f9d8e1
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2115458135615795481

One in four iPhones is now assembled in India, but critics argue subsidies mainly support imported parts.

## Startups & Fintech (20 stories)

### Policybazaar parent PB Fintech net profit rises 43% rise in Q2

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 30 October 2026, 20:34 IST (2026-10-30T20:34+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/28497b18bf1e
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/pb-fintech-net-profit-rises-43-rise-in-net-profit
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/28497b18bf1e-l.webp

The revenues for PB Fintech at the end of second quarter of FY27 stood at Rs 2178 crore which was an year-on-year growth of 35%

### PB Fintech's UAE insurance business grows 19-fold as it looks beyond motor cover

- Source: The Economic Times
- Published: 30 October 2026, 19:28 IST (2026-10-30T19:28+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/8d39a512d961
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/pb-fintechs-uae-insurance-business-grows-19-fold-as-it-looks-beyond-motor-cover/articleshow/135364681.cms
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/8d39a512d961-l.webp

PB Fintech has achieved impressive growth within the UAE insurance landscape, notably boosting its premium volumes since FY22.

### PB Fintech Q2 FY27 profit rises 43% to Rs 192 Cr, revenue up 35%

- Source: Entrackr
- Published: 30 October 2026, 19:25 IST (2026-10-30T19:25+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/6f42be79097c
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/fintrackr/pb-fintech-q2-fy27-profit-rises-43-to-rs-192-cr-revenue-up-35-12769326
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/6f42be79097c-l.webp

PB Fintech, the parent company of Policybazaar and Paisabazaar, reported a strong financial performance in Q2 FY27, with consolidated revenue registering a healthy year-on-year growth alongside a 43% increase in net profit compared to the corresponding quarter last year.

### Decoding The Commerce And Lending Engines Of IPO-Bound OfBusiness

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 30 October 2026, 19:15 IST (2026-10-30T19:15+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/f4b85a5487c1
- original_url: https://inc42.com/features/decoding-the-commerce-and-lending-engines-of-ipo-bound-ofbusiness/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/f4b85a5487c1-l.webp

OfBusiness is heading for the stock market with a business that earns most of its revenue in one place and…

### PB Fintech, Delhivery improve Q2 profits; Binance's $6.3 billion caper

- Source: ET Tech
- Published: 30 October 2026, 19:02 IST (2026-10-30T19:02+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/596f0ff605c0
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/newsletters/tech-top-5/pb-fintech-q2-profit-surges-binance-suffers-6-3-billion-crypto-hack/articleshow/135363878.cms
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/596f0ff605c0-l.webp

PB Fintech on Friday reported a strong jump in profit and revenue for the July-September quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

### Atomberg Technologies receives SEBI nod for IPO

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 30 October 2026, 19:34 IST (2026-10-30T19:34+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/569d08bce074
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/atomberg-technologies-receives-sebi-nod-for-ipo
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/569d08bce074-l.webp

The proceeds of the IPO will be used for repayment of debt, branding & marketing and R&D.

### PB Fintech Q2 Profit Jumps 42% YoY To ₹192 Cr, Revenue Up 35%

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 30 October 2026, 18:00 IST (2026-10-30T18:00+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/3d27563c9fd6
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/pb-fintech-q2-pat-jumps-42-to-%e2%82%b9192-cr-revenue-increases-35/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/3d27563c9fd6-l.webp

PB Fintech’s consolidated net profit jumped 42.5% to ₹192.4 Cr in the September quarter of FY27 from ₹135 Cr in…

### Equitas Bank Leader Resigns Over Family Business Perception

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 30 October 2026, 14:10 IST (2026-10-30T14:10+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/33142ee2f595
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2115781245414080641

Vasudevan led the bank since 2007, guiding its shift to a small finance bank in 2016, but a perceived conflict with his daughter's RBI-licensed NBFC lingered despite full disclosures and no ongoing transactions.

### Atomberg gets SEBI nod for proposed IPO

- Source: Entrackr
- Published: 30 October 2026, 16:33 IST (2026-10-30T16:33+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/f7478b034cd1
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/fintrackr/atomberg-gets-sebi-nod-for-its-proposed-ipo-12768426
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/f7478b034cd1-l.webp

Consumer appliances maker Atomberg Technologies has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed initial public offering (IPO).

### SEBI Greenlights Atomberg’s ₹450 Cr IPO

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 30 October 2026, 16:30 IST (2026-10-30T16:30+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/cd322e619087
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/sebi-greenlights-atombergs-%e2%82%b9450-cr-ipo/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/cd322e619087-l.webp

### Mumbai Gears Up for Devcon 8 and India Blockchain Week

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 30 October 2026, 13:29 IST (2026-10-30T13:29+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/9df1c1aa4a68
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2115358348463730725

### Come for capability, not just capacity: Why Europe is looking to India for tech partnerships

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 30 October 2026, 16:00 IST (2026-10-30T16:00+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/cac143b795ab
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/techsparks-2026-europe-india-tech-partnerships
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/cac143b795ab-l.webp

At TechSparks 2026, representatives from Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Denmark discussed how Indian startups can tap European research, funding, and markets, and why international collaboration is essential to technological growth.

### Qiroko raises Rs 1.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by ISV Capital

- Source: Entrackr
- Published: 30 October 2026, 13:58 IST (2026-10-30T13:58+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/9c9471583f3c
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/snippets/qiroko-raises-rs-15-cr-in-pre-seed-round-led-by-isv-capital-12767774
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/9c9471583f3c-l.webp

### Exclusive: Manastu Space Raises ₹22 Cr In Ongoing Funding Round

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 30 October 2026, 15:43 IST (2026-10-30T15:43+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/17555e0350ab
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/exclusive-manastu-space-raises-%e2%82%b922-cr-in-ongoing-funding-round/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/17555e0350ab-l.webp

Spacetech startup Manastu Space raised ₹22 Cr ($2.3 Mn) from Gandhi Securities and Investments, the Thacker Legacy Trusts, and a…

### Flipkart Loan Recovery Agent Accused of Harassing Borrower's Pregnant Wife

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 30 October 2026, 10:20 IST (2026-10-30T10:20+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/eabac4c4d06e
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116028473722687647

A borrower said a recovery agent linked to Flipkart's lending business sent obscene photos and voice messages to his pregnant wife over small unpaid loans of Rs 10,000 and Rs 7,000 on which he had made partial payments.

### Omio founder’s advice to entrepreneurs: Find a problem worth solving and stick with it

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 30 October 2026, 12:19 IST (2026-10-30T12:19+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/6732c9c73b74
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/omio-founder-advice-entrepreneurs-find-a-problem-worth-solving-stick-with-it
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/6732c9c73b74-l.webp

At TechSparks 2026, Naren Shaam, Founder and CEO of Omio Group, advised entrepreneurs to think globally from day one, tackle difficult problems, and stay committed for the long term.

### Decoding: Sachin Bansal retains 84.34% stake in Navi after Rs 940 Cr Prosus investment

- Source: Entrackr
- Published: 30 October 2026, 10:42 IST (2026-10-30T10:42+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/9237be7ee1b0
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/decoding/decoding-sachin-bansal-retains-8434-stake-in-navi-after-rs-940-cr-prosus-investment-12766936
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/9237be7ee1b0-l.webp

Fintech company Navi has announced a Rs 940 crore funding round led by Prosus at a valuation of Rs 13,192 crore. Founder Sachin Bansal continues to remain the company's largest shareholder, holding an 84.34% stake.

### How Stelcore helps brands go global without building everything from scratch

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 30 October 2026, 11:18 IST (2026-10-30T11:18+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/0f50b94bfde1
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/how-stelcore-helps-brands-go-global-techsparks-2026
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/0f50b94bfde1-l.webp

Taking a brand global means navigating more than just new markets. At TechSparks 2026, Stelcore Group founder Bharat Mandot explained how the company connects importing, payments, logistics and compliance.

### Starbucks India brews Rs 1,367 Cr revenue in FY26; cuts losses by 27%

- Source: Entrackr
- Published: 30 October 2026, 10:28 IST (2026-10-30T10:28+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/03b3a4349f85
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/fintrackr/starbucks-india-brews-rs-1367-cr-revenue-in-fy26-cuts-losses-by-27-12766895
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/03b3a4349f85-l.webp

Tata Starbucks, the 50:50 joint venture between Tata Consumer Products and Starbucks Corporation, has established itself as one of India’s largest coffee chains by revenue and store count.

### Exclusive: Smylo In Talks To Raise ₹30 Cr To Expand Cat Food Portfolio

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 30 October 2026, 08:00 IST (2026-10-30T08:00+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/8c0f4aff9818
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/exclusive-smylo-in-talks-to-raise-%e2%82%b930-cr-to-expand-cat-food-portfolio/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/8c0f4aff9818-l.webp

D2C cat food startup Smylo is in advanced talks to raise around ₹30 Cr (about $3.2 Mn) in a mix…

## AI & Tech (11 stories)

### Maharashtra Launches AI Platform and Infrastructure Boosts

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 30 October 2026, 19:54 IST (2026-10-30T19:54+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/c61474dae888
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116171794038022167

The state rolled out MahaINDUS, a secure AI platform for tasks like drafting documents and data analysis in multiple Indian languages, plus 71 new services on Aaple Sarkar 2.0, 36 schemes on MahaDBT 2.0, and 13 on the MAITRI investor portal.

### Google to put more ads in AI Mode as AI search slows revenue growth

- Source: Medianama
- Published: 30 October 2026, 17:06 IST (2026-10-30T17:06+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/36e577132c49
- original_url: https://www.medianama.com/2026/10/223-google-expand-ai-mode-ads-search-revenue-growth-slows/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/36e577132c49-l.webp

More ads are coming to Google's AI search. But what does this mean for websites that depend on search traffic?

### How Tagbin’s BRIXX uses AI to simplify building design and planning

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 30 October 2026, 16:20 IST (2026-10-30T16:20+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/86912c547413
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/how-tagbins-brixx-uses-ai-to-simplify-building-design-planning
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/86912c547413-l.webp

At TechSparks 2026, Tagbin Co-founders Saurav Bhaik and Ankit Sinha demonstrated how BRIXX uses natural-language prompts to bring architectural design, construction planning, and cost estimation together on a single platform.

### India ranks second globally in AI-powered shopping, 76% consumers use AI tools: McKinsey

- Source: Mint
- Published: 30 October 2026, 12:59 IST (2026-10-30T12:59+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/c2dc195a1d42
- original_url: https://www.livemint.com/technology/india-ranks-second-globally-in-ai-powered-shopping-76-consumers-use-ai-tools-mckinsey-11793345395158.html
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/c2dc195a1d42-l.webp

India is among the world's leading markets for AI-powered shopping, with 76 per cent of consumers using artificial intelligence tools to search for products, compare choices or make purchase decisions, according to a report by McKinsey, which highlighted the growing shift towards AI-led commerce.

### Data centre tax holiday ramps up global demand for Indian players, but gaps in operationalisation remain

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 30 October 2026, 12:15 IST (2026-10-30T12:15+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/a371448c9b34
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/data-centre-tax-holiday-ramps-up-global-demand-for-indian-players-but-gaps-in-operationalisation-remain/article71643747.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/a371448c9b34-l.webp

The lack of operating rules for the DC tax holiday and regulatory and cost hurdles could slow India’s ability to convert this interest into investments for global workloads, say industry experts

### Waiting for an AI law is a poor compliance strategy

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 30 October 2026, 15:00 IST (2026-10-30T15:00+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/5c3574a2ec38
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/waiting-for-an-ai-law-is-a-poor-compliance-strategy
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/5c3574a2ec38-l.webp

India's courts and sectoral regulators have already begun assigning liability for AI failures. Businesses that are holding out for a statute are preparing for the wrong deadline.

### India needs a digital goods marketplace and control of its distribution layer, say Indus Appstore and Eloelo

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 30 October 2026, 14:25 IST (2026-10-30T14:25+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/409de0a4d66d
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/india-needs-digital-goods-marketplace-control-distribution-layer-say-indus-appstore-eloelo
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/409de0a4d66d-l.webp

Priya Narasimhan of Indus Appstore and Sagar Gaonkar of Eloelo Group argued that India’s next 500 million users will come through AI-ready, locally priced platforms, and that sovereignty must extend beyond chips and models to app distribution, billing and data.

### Shubman Gill tests Deepinder Goyal’s Temple AI fitness device during India’s practice session in Auckland

- Source: Mint
- Published: 30 October 2026, 10:05 IST (2026-10-30T10:05+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/652a76c17f60
- original_url: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/shubman-gill-tests-deepinder-goyal-s-temple-ai-fitness-device-during-india-s-practice-session-in-auckland-11793333484036.html
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/652a76c17f60-l.webp

### Beyond AI: Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 to spotlight new technologies, markets and opportunities

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 30 October 2026, 12:54 IST (2026-10-30T12:54+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/723bbd2a2530
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/beyond-ai-bengaluru-tech-summit-spotlight-technologies
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/723bbd2a2530-l.webp

The 29th edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit will bring together global technology leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs to explore emerging sectors and business opportunities.

### Too much code, too little shipped: Why AI needs a software factory

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 30 October 2026, 12:10 IST (2026-10-30T12:10+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/c0281aba409f
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/too-much-code-too-little-shipped-why-ai-needs-software-factory
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/c0281aba409f-l.webp

Can AI run the entire software show? At TechSparks 2026, ForgeCode CEO Tushar Mathur explained how AI agents can automate software development while engineers focus on quality and results.

### D2C brands don't need an AI team to get discovered and grow, says Shopflo

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 30 October 2026, 10:14 IST (2026-10-30T10:14+05:30)
- Section: AI & Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/2390c6372d65
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/d2c-brands-dont-need-ai-team-get-discovered-grow-shopflo
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/2390c6372d65-l.webp

What if your next customer is an AI agent? At TechSparks 2026, Mihir Shah of Shopflo by Pine Labs explained how brands can connect product catalogues to AI shopping platforms and drive conversions.

## Security (15 stories)

### AU SFB probes potential vehicle loan data leak; says core systems unaffected

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 30 October 2026, 18:11 IST (2026-10-30T18:11+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/d37cad5fa10e
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/au-sfb-probes-potential-vehicle-loan-data-leak-says-core-systems-unaffected/article71644904.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/d37cad5fa10e-l.webp

A cyber threat intelligence platform has reported breach claims, but the bank says allegations of KYC data exposure remain unverified

### Event Announcement: Technical Issues with SIM Binding, Online, November 13, 2026 #NAMA

- Source: Medianama
- Published: 30 October 2026, 14:39 IST (2026-10-30T14:39+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/de7dc178c180
- original_url: https://www.medianama.com/2026/10/223-event-announcement-technical-issues-with-sim-binding-online-november-13-2026-nama/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/de7dc178c180-l.webp

As India's SIM binding deadline approaches, MediaNama hosts a discussion on its technical feasibility, impact on messaging apps and users, and effectiveness in preventing cybercrime and fraud.

### AU Small Finance Bank data breach: Hackers threaten to leak Aadhaar, PAN and customer records

- Source: Mint
- Published: 30 October 2026, 14:30 IST (2026-10-30T14:30+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/90db8456d567
- original_url: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/au-small-finance-bank-data-breach-hackers-threaten-to-leak-aadhaar-pan-and-customer-records-11793350577104.html
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/90db8456d567-l.webp

### Binance $6.3 billion crypto hack: What happened, who is behind it and where is the money?

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 30 October 2026, 15:58 IST (2026-10-30T15:58+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/2203daab1797
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/cryptocurrency/binance-63-billion-crypto-hack-what-happened-who-is-behind-it-and-where-is-the-money/article71644609.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/2203daab1797-l.webp

The breach has triggered an investigation into Binance’s transaction security, while blockchain analysts track the movement of stolen digital assets.

### Binance Hit By Record $6.3 Bn Crypto Breach, Suspends Withdrawals

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 30 October 2026, 11:48 IST (2026-10-30T11:48+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/780e6ceb5b1e
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/binance-hit-by-record-6-3-bn-crypto-breach-suspends-withdrawals/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/780e6ceb5b1e-l.webp

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has reported a security breach affecting an estimated $6.3 Bn in assets, in what appears to be…

### Binance estimates $6.3B impact from security breach, freezes $3B in crypto assets

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 30 October 2026, 10:29 IST (2026-10-30T10:29+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/670cb3f66df1
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/binance-63-billion-impact-security-breach-freezes-3-billion-crypto-assets
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/670cb3f66df1-l.webp

Binance said a preliminary investigation pointed to a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop as the possible entry point for the breach. The exchange has suspended deposits and withdrawals and pledged to cover customer losses.

### Rs. 300 Cr lost in AI cyberattacks on NBFCs: Why did the public learn about it from the media, not regulators?

- Source: Medianama
- Published: 30 October 2026, 13:05 IST (2026-10-30T13:05+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/2701c586df54
- original_url: https://www.medianama.com/2026/10/223-ai-cyberattacks-siphon-rs-300-crore-nbfcs/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/2701c586df54-l.webp

CERT-In has issued cybersecurity advisories, but its public notices do not identify the affected companies or disclose financial losses.

### North Korean hackers suspected in $6.3 billion Binance cryptocurrency theft

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 30 October 2026, 15:07 IST (2026-10-30T15:07+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/eb634c5a9690
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/cryptocurrency/north-korean-hackers-suspected-in-63-billion-binance-cryptocurrency-theft/article71644435.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/eb634c5a9690-l.webp

Blockchain intelligence firms have linked the record cryptocurrency theft to a North Korean hacking group, while Binance says it will cover losses

### SC cracks down on banks, seeks mandatory payouts to cyber fraud victims

- Source: The Economic Times
- Published: 30 October 2026, 07:46 IST (2026-10-30T07:46+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/9cd65014b758
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/sc-cracks-down-on-banks-seeks-mandatory-payouts-to-cyber-fraud-victims/articleshow/135338935.cms
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/9cd65014b758-l.webp

The Supreme Court has questioned the Reserve Bank of India's effectiveness in preventing digital fraud. Financial institutions must be held accountable for their role in cybercrime under new regulations.

### Binance reportedly suffers $6.3 billion hack, suspends withdrawals

- Source: Medianama
- Published: 30 October 2026, 11:38 IST (2026-10-30T11:38+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/5d550d00d72c
- original_url: https://www.medianama.com/2026/10/223-binance-billion-hack-suspends-withdrawals/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/5d550d00d72c-l.webp

Binance reportedly suffered a $6.3 billion security breach linked to a compromised engineer's laptop. The attack prompted withdrawal suspensions, asset freezes and a cryptocurrency market sell-off.

### AU Small Finance Bank probes potential data leak

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 30 October 2026, 13:45 IST (2026-10-30T13:45+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/b48ad452dd9c
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/au-small-finance-bank-probes-potential-data-leak/article71644262.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/b48ad452dd9c-l.webp

The bank's own systems ‌remain unaffected and all banking services are operating normally

### SC says RBI rules must make banks fully compensate digital arrest victims if banks fail due diligence

- Source: Medianama
- Published: 30 October 2026, 11:24 IST (2026-10-30T11:24+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/5857515aa967
- original_url: https://www.medianama.com/2026/10/223-sc-rbi-banks-compensate-digital-arrest-victims/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/5857515aa967-l.webp

Digital arrest victims often authorise transfers under pressure. The court wants banks to be accountable when due diligence fails.

### Bitcoin stolen in Binance hack is likely ‘gone,’ Ballet says

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 30 October 2026, 11:51 IST (2026-10-30T11:51+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/f9252ef15056
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-stolen-in-binance-hack-is-likely-gone-ballet-says/article71643842.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/f9252ef15056-l.webp

The exchange says about $3 billion of the assets have been frozen so far; Lee says only stablecoins stood a realistic chance of being recovered

### Fintechs to lay out a code for technology vendors amid rising cyberthreats and security risks

- Source: The Economic Times
- Published: 30 October 2026, 01:09 IST (2026-10-30T01:09+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/1e87e0706a74
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/fintechs-to-lay-out-a-code-for-technology-vendors-amid-rising-cyberthreats-and-security-risks/articleshow/135329528.cms
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/1e87e0706a74-l.webp

Unified Fintech Forum is developing a framework to encourage best practices among technology service providers. This initiative aims to improve cybersecurity preparedness and operational resilience in the fintech sector.

### Binance freezes $2.5 billion after suspected hack; Bitcoin sinks below $79,000

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 30 October 2026, 07:41 IST (2026-10-30T07:41+05:30)
- Section: Security
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/c614e2806d38
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/cryptocurrency/binance-freezes-25-billion-after-suspected-hack-bitcoin-sinks-below-79000/article71643390.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/c614e2806d38-l.webp

Bitcoin slumped as much as 3.7% to its lowest level since September, with other tokens also selling off. US stocks ended lower, with the Nasdaq 100 tech index dropping nearly 1.4%.