Simpl In RBI’s Crosshairs
Simpl is grappling with an existential crisis. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed the buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) platform to cease all payment-related operations. So, why did the RBI crack down on Simpl?
The Regulatory Strike: As per the company, the RBI determined that Simpl’s business model constituted a “payment, clearing, and settlement” system. As the startup does not hold a licence under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, the regulator has…

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