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	'''PhonePe''' is a leading Indian digital payments and financial services platform headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Founded in December 2015 by '''Sameer Nigam''', '''Rahul Chari''', and '''Burzin Engineer''', PhonePe has grown into one of India’s most trusted fintech brands, enabling over 530 million users to perform seamless UPI-based transactions, bill payments, and access a range of financial services.		'''PhonePe''' is a leading Indian digital payments and financial services platform headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Founded in December 2015 by '''Sameer Nigam''', '''Rahul Chari''', and '''Burzin Engineer''', PhonePe has grown into one of India’s most trusted fintech brands, enabling over 530 million users to perform seamless UPI-based transactions, bill payments, and access a range of financial services.<ref>https://www.ptinews.com/story/business/phonepe-crosses-60-cr-registered-users/2365884</ref>

	== History and Growth ==		== History and Growth ==
	PhonePe was acquired by '''Flipkart''' in April 2016, giving it access to a vast user base and integration opportunities. That same year, PhonePe partnered with '''Yes Bank''' to launch India’s first UPI-based mobile app.		PhonePe was acquired by '''Flipkart''' in April 2016, giving it access to a vast user base and integration opportunities. That same year, PhonePe partnered with '''Yes Bank''' to launch India’s first UPI-based mobile app.

	By 2017, PhonePe became one of the largest contributors to UPI transactions in India. In 2020, Walmart retained majority ownership in PhonePe after a partial spin-off from Flipkart, allowing the company to operate independently.		By 2017, PhonePe became one of the largest contributors to UPI transactions in India. In 2020, Walmart retained majority ownership in PhonePe after a partial spin-off from Flipkart, allowing the company to operate independently.<ref>https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/phonepe-clocks-600-mn-registered-users-adds-100-mn-in-past-16-months-125031100634_1.html</ref>

	== Key Offerings ==		== Key Offerings ==
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	* Credit, insurance, and mutual fund investments		* Credit, insurance, and mutual fund investments
	* Digital gold and wallet services		* Digital gold and wallet services
	* Metro card recharges and FASTag recharges		* Metro card recharges and FASTag recharges<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/phonepe-founder-and-ceo-apologises-for-comments-on-job-reservation-draft-bill/article68430173.ece</ref>

	== Subsidiaries and New Ventures ==		== Subsidiaries and New Ventures ==
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	* '''PhonePe Wealth Broking''' – including '''Share.Market''' for mutual funds and stock trading		* '''PhonePe Wealth Broking''' – including '''Share.Market''' for mutual funds and stock trading
	* '''Pincode''' – hyperlocal commerce platform on ONDC		* '''Pincode''' – hyperlocal commerce platform on ONDC
	* '''Indus Appstore''' – India’s alternative app marketplace		* '''Indus Appstore''' – India’s alternative app marketplace<ref>https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/walmart-backed-phonepe-gears-up-for-potential-ipo-on-indian-exchanges-19562332.htm</ref>

	== Funding and Valuation ==		== Funding and Valuation ==
	As of 2023, PhonePe has raised over '''$850 million''' from investors including Walmart, General Atlantic, Tiger Global, Ribbit Capital, and TVS Capital. The company is valued at over '''$12 billion''', making it one of India’s most valuable fintech unicorns.		As of 2023, PhonePe has raised over '''$850 million''' from investors including Walmart, General Atlantic, Tiger Global, Ribbit Capital, and TVS Capital. The company is valued at over '''$12 billion''', making it one of India’s most valuable fintech unicorns.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/karnataka-reservation-bill-phonepe-ceo-and-founder-sameer-nigam-issues-this-personal-statement/articleshow/111908948.cms</ref>

	== Challenges and Legal Hurdles ==		== Challenges and Legal Hurdles ==
	In January 2017, PhonePe faced regulatory issues with ICICI Bank and Airtel regarding UPI compliance. The '''National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)''' temporarily restricted some transactions before the disputes were resolved.		In January 2017, PhonePe faced regulatory issues with ICICI Bank and Airtel regarding UPI compliance. The '''National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)''' temporarily restricted some transactions before the disputes were resolved.<ref>https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/startup/phonepe-has-long-aspired-to-go-public-excited-to-take-early-steps-towards-ipo-walmart-ceo-doug-mcmillon-12946695.html</ref>

	== Recognition ==		== Recognition ==
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	== Future Vision ==		== Future Vision ==
	PhonePe aims to deepen financial inclusion by launching innovative tools for stock investment, insurance, credit, and digital commerce. With a focus on expanding beyond payments, PhonePe is building a comprehensive financial services ecosystem for Bharat.		PhonePe aims to deepen financial inclusion by launching innovative tools for stock investment, insurance, credit, and digital commerce. With a focus on expanding beyond payments, PhonePe is building a comprehensive financial services ecosystem for Bharat.<ref>https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sameer-nigam-phonepe-ceo-apologies-amid-boycott-campaign-over-remark-on-karnataka-job-quota-bill-6159710</ref>

	== Conclusion ==		== Conclusion ==

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'''PhonePe''' is a leading Indian digital payments and financial services platform headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Founded in December 2015 by '''Sameer Nigam''', '''Rahul Chari''', and '''Burzin Engineer''', PhonePe has grown into one of India’s most trusted fintech brands, enabling over 530 million users to perform seamless UPI-based transactions, bill payments, and access a range of financial services.

== History and Growth ==
PhonePe was acquired by '''Flipkart''' in April 2016, giving it access to a vast user base and integration opportunities. That same year, PhonePe partnered with '''Yes Bank''' to launch India’s first UPI-based mobile app.

By 2017, PhonePe became one of the largest contributors to UPI transactions in India. In 2020, Walmart retained majority ownership in PhonePe after a partial spin-off from Flipkart, allowing the company to operate independently.

== Key Offerings ==
PhonePe offers a wide range of services through its app, available in 11 Indian languages:
* UPI-based money transfers and merchant payments
* Recharge and utility bill payments
* Credit, insurance, and mutual fund investments
* Digital gold and wallet services
* Metro card recharges and FASTag recharges

== Subsidiaries and New Ventures ==
PhonePe has expanded its product portfolio with several new platforms:
* '''PhonePe Payments Bank'''
* '''PhonePe Wealth Broking''' – including '''Share.Market''' for mutual funds and stock trading
* '''Pincode''' – hyperlocal commerce platform on ONDC
* '''Indus Appstore''' – India’s alternative app marketplace

== Funding and Valuation ==
As of 2023, PhonePe has raised over '''$850 million''' from investors including Walmart, General Atlantic, Tiger Global, Ribbit Capital, and TVS Capital. The company is valued at over '''$12 billion''', making it one of India’s most valuable fintech unicorns.

== Challenges and Legal Hurdles ==
In January 2017, PhonePe faced regulatory issues with ICICI Bank and Airtel regarding UPI compliance. The '''National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)''' temporarily restricted some transactions before the disputes were resolved.

== Recognition ==
* '''UPI Digital Innovation Award''' by NPCI (2018)
* Winner of multiple India Advertising Awards
* Consistently among the top UPI apps in India by transaction volume

== Future Vision ==
PhonePe aims to deepen financial inclusion by launching innovative tools for stock investment, insurance, credit, and digital commerce. With a focus on expanding beyond payments, PhonePe is building a comprehensive financial services ecosystem for Bharat.

== Conclusion ==
'''PhonePe''' has redefined how India transacts, from urban consumers to rural merchants. With continuous innovation and deep user trust, it stands at the forefront of India’s digital payments revolution and is poised to lead the next wave of fintech transformation.

== References ==
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[[Category:Indian companies]]
[[Category:Companies established in 2015]]
[[Category:Financial technology companies of India]]
[[Category:Digital payments]]
[[Category:Walmart subsidiaries]]
[[Category:Companies based in Bangalore]]
[[Category:Unicorn startup companies]]

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