HomeNewsPodcastGovt tightens IT Rules on deepfakes; Diwali, GST cuts fuel UPI spike in Oct; Zoho to take on PhonePe and Google Pay with new payments app | MC Tech3

Govt tightens IT Rules on deepfakes; Diwali, GST cuts fuel UPI spike in Oct; Zoho to take on PhonePe and Google Pay with new payments app | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol we bring you the top stories shaping India’s tech and startup ecosystem. The government proposes stricter IT Rules to regulate deepfakes, ensuring clear labeling and transparency. UPI transactions surge this October, fueled by Diwali shopping and GST cuts. Zoho prepares to launch Zoho Pay, aiming to compete with Google Pay and PhonePe. Plus, India Quotient raises $129 million for its fifth fund, signaling renewed investor confidence in early-stage Indian startups.

October 22, 2025 / 19:34 IST
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first published: Oct 22, 2025 07:33 pm

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