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title: "Digital India in 60 Seconds, 30 Oct 2026 | bharat.digital"
description: "The five digital India stories that matter on Friday 30 October 2026: payments, startups, policy, AI and security, summarised with links."
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Morning brief [हिन्दी में पढ़ें](https://bharat.digital/brief/2026-10-30/hi/)

# Digital India in 60 Seconds: Friday 30 October 2026

The five biggest events at 07:30 IST, ranked by how many outlets reported them. Headlines and summaries are quoted from the outlets and link to their reports.

1.

## [Fino Payments Bank Posts ₹21 Cr Loss In Q2, Total Income Falls 17% YoY](https://bharat.digital/s/0c278fc2c5b2) (original: https://inc42.com/buzz/fino-payments-bank-posts-%e2%82%b921-cr-loss-in-q2-total-income-falls-17-yoy/)

Fino Payments Bank posted a second consecutive quarter of loss in Q2 FY27, reporting a net loss of ₹20.9 Cr…

Sources: [Inc42](https://bharat.digital/s/0c278fc2c5b2) (original: https://inc42.com/buzz/fino-payments-bank-posts-%e2%82%b921-cr-loss-in-q2-total-income-falls-17-yoy/), [BusinessLine](https://bharat.digital/s/740a45be1de1) (original: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/fino-payments-bank-reports-net-loss-of-209-crore-in-q2fy27/article71641755.ece)

2.

## [Freshworks Acquires AI Startup Robusta To Strengthen IT Operations Platform](https://bharat.digital/s/b06faa06a0bd) (original: https://inc42.com/buzz/freshworks-acquires-ai-startup-robusta-to-strengthen-it-operations-platform/)

Nasdaq-listed SaaS major Freshworks has acquired Israel-based AI startup Robusta Dev for an undisclosed amount to strengthen its IT service…

Sources: [Inc42](https://bharat.digital/s/b06faa06a0bd) (original: https://inc42.com/buzz/freshworks-acquires-ai-startup-robusta-to-strengthen-it-operations-platform/), [Entrackr](https://bharat.digital/s/ebbe19015096)

3.

## [Kissht Q2: Profit Doubles To ₹125 Cr, Revenue Jumps 45% YoY](https://bharat.digital/s/f386ea936874) (original: https://inc42.com/buzz/kissht-q2-profit-doubles-to-%e2%82%b9125-cr-revenue-jumps-45-yoy/)

Lending tech platform Kissht’s parent OnEMI Technology Solutions reported a 100.4% jump in consolidated net profit to ₹125.1 Cr in…

Sources: [Inc42](https://bharat.digital/s/f386ea936874) (original: https://inc42.com/buzz/kissht-q2-profit-doubles-to-%e2%82%b9125-cr-revenue-jumps-45-yoy/), [Entrackr](https://bharat.digital/s/23421d538db0) (original: https://entrackr.com/fintrackr/kisshts-q2-profit-doubles-to-rs-125-cr-revenue-jumps-45-12763220)

4.

## [Fintechs to lay out a code for technology vendors amid rising cyberthreats and security risks](https://bharat.digital/s/1e87e0706a74) (original: 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)

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.

Sources: [The Economic Times](https://bharat.digital/s/1e87e0706a74) (original: 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)

5.

## [Bijnis Rebrands As Zorit, Raises ₹27 Cr For B2B Quick Commerce](https://bharat.digital/s/2ae9255df3e2) (original: https://inc42.com/buzz/bijnis-rebrands-as-zorit-raises-%e2%82%b927-cr-for-b2b-quick-commerce/)

Delhi-based B2B ecommerce startup Bijnis has rebranded as Zorit and raised ₹27 Cr in a funding round led by Sparrow…

Sources: [Inc42](https://bharat.digital/s/2ae9255df3e2) (original: https://inc42.com/buzz/bijnis-rebrands-as-zorit-raises-%e2%82%b927-cr-for-b2b-quick-commerce/)

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\*bharat.digital: Today in 60 seconds\* Friday 30 October 2026 1. Fino Payments Bank Posts ₹21 Cr Loss In Q2, Total Income Falls 17% YoY Sources: Inc42, BusinessLine https://bharat.digital/s/0c278fc2c5b2 2. Freshworks Acquires AI Startup Robusta To Strengthen IT Operations Platform Sources: Inc42, Entrackr https://bharat.digital/s/b06faa06a0bd 3. Kissht Q2: Profit Doubles To ₹125 Cr, Revenue Jumps 45% YoY Sources: Inc42, Entrackr https://bharat.digital/s/f386ea936874 4. Fintechs to lay out a code for technology vendors amid rising cyberthreats and security risks Source: The Economic Times https://bharat.digital/s/1e87e0706a74 5. Bijnis Rebrands As Zorit, Raises ₹27 Cr For B2B Quick Commerce Source: Inc42 https://bharat.digital/s/2ae9255df3e2 Full brief and earlier days: https://bharat.digital/brief/2026-10-30/