Budget 2025: Fintechs pitch for dedicated Rs 1,000 crore fund

Budget 2025: Facing higher capital costs and funding shortages, fintech firms in India have requested a dedicated ₹1,000 crore fund from the finance ministry. The Digital Lenders Association of India seeks this fund to support small- and mid-sized fintechs. Stakeholders also stress the need for positive policy messages to counter the funding freeze impacting the sector.