FatakPay co-founder flags sustainable growth as fintech’s competitive edge

With Indian fintech funding at $889 million in H1 2025, FatakPay co-founder Amit Goyal argues that profitability, compliance, consumer protection and retention must replace subsidy-led growth as the sector’s core priorities.

— Filed Mon, 27 Jul, 2026, 14:01 IST · Source YourStory · Capital · Updated

FatakPay co-founder Amit Goyal argues Indian fintechs must prioritize profitability, compliance, consumer trust and retention over subsidized growth. The article notes funding fell to $889 million in H1 2025 and highlights RBI expectations around governance, protection and resilience.

Why this matters

The signal reinforces FatakPay’s recent call that sustainable growth is fintech’s next competitive advantage, extending the argument to profitability, compliance, consumer protection and customer retention.

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