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Time of India
29-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Vodafone Idea launches Vi Finance: What it is and how it will benefit the users
Telecom operator Vodafone Idea has introduced Vi Finance, a new digital platform available on the Vi App that aims to simplify access to personal loans , fixed deposits , and credit cards for millions of Indian consumers. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Built in partnership with Aditya Birla Capital, Upswing Financial Technologies, and Credilio, Vi Finance promise to offer paperless, hassle-free solution for multiple financial needs such as borrowing, saving, or building credit. Vi Finance features As mentioned above Vi Finance is designed to offer multiple finance solutions such as: - Personal Loans: Users can apply for collateral-free personal loans starting from Rs 50,000 at interest rates beginning at 10.99% per annum. The application is completely digital, requiring minimal documentation and KYC. - Fixed Deposits (FDs): Vi Finance features a fixed deposit marketplace via Upswing, where customers can invest as little as Rs 1,000 and earn interest rates up to 8.4%. All FDs are covered under Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC), ensuring up to ₹5 lakh protection per bank. - Credit Cards: In collaboration with Credilio, Vi Finance offers a range of credit cards from top banks including SBI, HDFC, and Axis Bank. It also features FD-backed cards for users with limited credit history, helping them establish and grow their credit scores. Vi Finance is now available to users across India via the Vi App, which can be downloaded on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. 'We believe this digital-first, paperless approach will simplify how millions of Indians manage their finances,' said Avneesh Khosla, CMO at Vi. 'Vi Finance brings speed, simplicity, and security to everyday financial decisions.'
Business Upturn
29-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Vi launches Vi Finance on Vi App to offer hassle-free access to loans, FDs, and credit cards
Business Corporates Finance Vi launches Vi Finance on its app to offer easy access to loans, FDs, and credit cards. 'We are enabling customers to take control of their finances without the usual complexities,' said Vi CMO Avneesh Khosla. By Riddhima Jain Published on July 29, 2025, 14:41 IST India's leading telecom operator Vi (Vodafone Idea) has launched Vi Finance, a new platform on the Vi App that allows customers to easily access personal loans, fixed deposits, and credit cards. The platform aims to simplify financial management for users by offering a digital-first, paperless, and secure experience. The company has partnered with Aditya Birla Capital, Upswing Financial Technologies, and Credilio to power the platform's offerings. Vi Finance builds on the app's current lifestyle features such as utility payments, entertainment, gaming, and shopping discounts, positioning the Vi App as a one-stop destination for digital lifestyle and finance needs. Avneesh Khosla, CMO, Vi said, 'At Vi, we are committed to bringing convenience to our customers' lives through digital solutions. By making financial solutions easy, quick, and accessible within the Vi App with Vi Finance, we are enabling customers to take control of their finances without the usual complexities. Our partnerships with trusted financial institutions ensure that every customer can find the right product for their needs. We believe this digital-first, paperless approach will simplify how millions of Indians manage their finances.' Vi Finance offers the following services: Personal Loans : In partnership with Aditya Birla Capital, Vi customers can apply for loans starting at ₹50,000 with interest rates from 10.99% per annum. The process is entirely digital and collateral-free, requiring minimal documentation. Fixed Deposits : Through Upswing Financial Technologies, users can invest in FDs starting at ₹1,000 with assured interest of up to 8.4% from various leading banks. All FDs are covered under the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation up to ₹5 lakh per bank. Credit Cards: In collaboration with Credilio, Vi Finance offers access to credit cards from top banks like SBI, Axis Bank, and HDFC. It also provides FD-backed credit cards for customers with limited credit history. Benefits include cashback, discounts, reward points, and EMI options. Vi Finance is now available on the Vi App, which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Vodafone Idea partners Aditya Birla Capital, Upwswing, Credilio to launch personal financial solutions
NEW DELHI: Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Tuesday launched the ' Vi Finance ' platform, in partnership with Aditya Birla Capital , Upswing Financial Technologies , and Credilio , to offer extensive personal financial solutions to its customers. The platform, launched on the Vi App, will provide comprehensive personal loans, fixed deposits, and credit cards . 'By making financial solutions easy, quick, and accessible within the Vi App with Vi Finance, we are enabling customers to take control of their finances without the usual complexities. Our partnerships with trusted financial institutions ensure that every customer can find the right product for their needs,' said Avneesh Khosla , chief marketing officer (CMO), Vi. Vi Finance, in partnership with Aditya Birla Capital, will enable customers to apply for loans starting from ₹50,000 at interest rates starting at 10.99% per annum. The telco said the digital and paperless process with minimal documentation and convenient know-your-customer (KYC) makes this offering suitable for urgent needs. Vi Finance, together with Upswing, will offer a marketplace with high-interest fixed deposit options from multiple leading banks and financial institutions. 'Customers can start investing with as little as ₹1,000 and earn assured interest of up to 8.4%, making it ideal for both short-term and long-term wealth building,' the telco said, adding that FDs are covered under the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation , which is a wholly owned subsidiary of RBI, up to ₹5 lakh per bank. In partnership with Credilio, Vi Finance enables customers to explore and apply for a range of credit cards from leading banks and financial institutions such as SBI, Axis Bank, HDFC, and others. The platform also provides FD-backed credit cards, which allow first-time customers or those with low credit history to build their credit profile 'With benefits like cashback, discounts, reward points, and EMI options, customers can unlock the power of credit, without the paperwork or complexity traditionally associated with the process,' the telco said.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Jumps 19.7% W/W on Vodafone Deal
AST SpaceMobile Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) is one of the . AST SpaceMobile rallied by 19.7 percent week-on-week, from $38.37 to $45.94, after bagging a deal with Vodafone Idea to expand mobile connectivity across India's unconnected regions. In a statement, AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone Idea are set to develop a SpaceMobile Satellite System that will expand the latter's telecom services, such as voice, video, data streaming, and internet access. The partnership will also cover the development and management of the satellite constellation, while Vodafone Idea will oversee terrestrial network integration, operating spectrum, and market access. An aerial view of a communications satellite in orbit, beaming its signal down to Earth. '[Vodafone Idea] has always been committed to leveraging technology to connect every Indian and we see satellite communication as a complement to terrestrial connectivity. As satellite-based mobile access becomes a reality in India, we are looking forward to ushering in a new era of seamless and resilient connectivity,' said Avneesh Khosl,a Chief Marketing Officer. While we acknowledge the potential of ASTS as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Jumps 10.6% on Vodafone Deal
We recently published a list of These 10 Stocks Boast Double-Digit Gains Amid Boring Market. AST SpaceMobile Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) is one of the best-performing stocks on Thursday. AST SpaceMobile rallied by 10.6 percent on Wednesday to close at $44.35 apiece as investors cheered its partnership with Vodafone Idea (Vi) to expand mobile connectivity across India's unconnected regions. In a statement, AST SpaceMobile and Vi will join forces for the establishment of SpaceMobile Satellite System that will expand the latter's telecom services including voice, video, data streaming, and internet access. Under the agreement, AST SpaceMobile Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) will develop and manage the satellite constellation while Vi will oversee terrestrial network integration, operating spectrum, and market access. An aerial view of a communications satellite in orbit, beaming its signal down to Earth. 'Vi has always been committed to leveraging technology to connect every Indian and we see satellite communication as a complement to terrestrial connectivity. As satellite-based mobile access becomes a reality in India, we are looking forward to ushering in a new era of seamless and resilient connectivity,' said Avneesh Khosla Chief Marketing Officer. While we acknowledge the potential of ASTS as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
