The Tech Panda takes a look at recent tech launches.
Namma Yatri Launches Namma Santhe, Taking the Zero Commission Model into Retail for Drivers
Namma Yatri launched Namma Santhe in partnership with Keystones, marking its entry into retail and making it the first ride-hailing company in India to build a shopping platform for the drivers on its own network. Namma Santhe runs through a physical store on the ground floor of the Namma Yatri office in Bengaluru and an online storefront that delivers to a driver’s home anywhere in the city.
Rajiv Ravindran, Head of Namma Yatri Karnataka, said, “We went driver-first from the beginning. Every other platform optimised what the driver pays them. We removed that. But what a driver spends outside the app was never part of the conversation. Namma Santhe is our solution for that. We take no margin on it.”
FEATURES
- Two formats: Products will be shipped to the customer or can be picked up from the location provided on the driver app
- Initial categories include mobile phones and accessories, three wheelers, automotive essentials, rain covers, safety products, electronics, household essentials, personal care, bags and work accessories, along with other everyday products that drivers and their families use.
- Every product is quality checked before it is listed, and priced below market rates.
- Namma Yatri takes no margin on any sale, and no purchase is linked to a driver’s earnings or platform activity.
- Namma Santhe is open to all 7.71 lakh enabled drivers.
JioFinance App Gets Two New Features to Make Finance Smarter: JioFinance+ & JioFinance360
Jio Finance Platform and Service Limited (JFPSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), today announced the launch of JioFinance+ and JioFinance360 on the JioFinance app. The two novel initiatives that have been rolled out are designed to help customers better understand and improve their financial health, and unlock greater value with each transaction through enhanced rewards.
Surbhe S Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Jio Finance Platform and Service Limited said, “The launch of JioFinance+ and JioFinance360 is a pivotal step in our mission to democratise access to intelligent finance for every Indian at scale. With JioFinance+, we are pioneering the most comprehensive membership model that shares a portion of our platform commission revenue directly with customers as value-back on each eligible transaction. This reflects our deep commitment to shared growth, fostering lasting relationships with our customers, and bringing down transaction costs for the end-customer; even as JioFinance360 enables them to get a comprehensive and granular snapshot of their financial health, and encourages them to take necessary steps to ensure their long-term economic well-being.”
FEATURES
JioFinance+
- A first-of-its-kind membership programme offering exclusive benefits across eligible financial products on the JioFinance marketplace.
- Available complimentary for the first 365 days, with up to INR5,000 value-back on Personal Loans, up to INR1,000 on Credit Cards, an extra 1% JioGold on lump-sum purchases of INR2,500 and above, and 25% extra JioPoints across eligible platform transactions.
JioFinance360
- Consolidates data across multiple sources, covering both assets and liabilities, into a single personalised financial report available to users at no cost.
- Provides a personalised Financial Health Score ranging from 0 to 100, based on five pillars: Spending, Borrowing, Wealth, Protection/Insurance and Tax.
- Combines Large Language Models (LLMs) with an intelligent rule-based insight engine to provide personalised, actionable recommendations.
Protectt.ai Launches MCP Security Solution to Safeguard BFSI Sector from Emerging Agentic AI Risks
Protectt.ai, an AI-native mobile app and AI security company working with leading BFSI organisations, fintechs and other enterprises, launched its new Model Context Protocol (MCP) Security Solution to mitigate agentic AI risks.
“The security conversation around AI has largely focused on the model. But as agentic AI becomes autonomous, it is potentially more exposed to threats when connected to tools and enterprise systems,” said Manish Mimani, Co-founder and CEO of Protectt.ai. “Organisations must take cognizance of these evolving vulnerabilities as threats evolve. Our full-stack MCP Security Solution plugs this gap by providing unified protection across the agent’s lifecycle.”
FEATURES
- Mapped to the OWASP MCP Top 10, Protectt.ai’s MCP Security Solution addresses these risks end to end across three stages:
- Scan: MCP Scanner analyses MCP server packages, tool definitions and parameter schemas before they are connected to an agent, detecting poisoned descriptions and hidden instructions designed to hijack agent behaviour. It also performs schema integrity analysis and flags typosquatted packages, vulnerable dependencies and other supply-chain risks.
- Test: MCP Security Testing actively probes MCP servers to identify exploitable vulnerabilities before deployment, running automated attack simulations for tool squatting, injection and information leakage.
- Protect: MCP Proxy acts as an inline security layer between AI agents and external tools. It inspects every tool call and response in real time, detects injected instructions targeting the agent’s reasoning layer, blocks unauthorised tools, redacts personally identifiable information (PII) and credentials, and generates audit logs exportable to SIEM platforms.
- The suite is tailored for high-compliance, data-sensitive sectors, including banking, financial services, insurance (BFSI), fintechs and other enterprises.
Gateway Distriparks Deploys Blue Energy Motors’ Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks for Commercial Freight Operations
Ahead of World EV Day, Gateway Distriparks Limited (GDL), an Indian multimodal logistics service provider, deployed Blue Energy Motors’ electric heavy-duty trucks as part of its commitment to advancing sustainable mobility across its logistics operations. The vehicles were flagged off at Gateway Distriparks’ ICD Garhi Harsaru, Gurugram facility and will support commercial freight movement within the company’s transportation network.
Samvid Gupta, Joint Managing Director, Gateway Distriparks Limited, said, “Sustainability is an increasingly important priority across supply chains, and we are committed to adopting solutions that support our environmental goals while maintaining the reliability and efficiency our customers expect. The deployment of electric trailers marks an important step in this journey. With the support of Blue Energy Motors and its charging ecosystem, Gateway Distriparks has deployed electric trailers for first and last mile connectivity, demonstrating the growing viability of electric trailers in container logistics. This initiative reflects our commitment to building a more sustainable logistics ecosystem while continuing to deliver operational excellence”.
FEATURES
- Advanced battery technology
- Intelligent vehicle management systems
- Robust service support ecosystem
- Cleaner and more efficient movement of goods
Meon Technologies Enters the Digital Wealthtech Space with the Launch of Meon Mutual Fund App
Meon Technologies launched Meon Mutual Fund, a digital investment platform designed to simplify mutual fund investing and help users manage their investment journey through a single platform.
“Digital transformation is changing how people access and manage financial services. With Meon Mutual Fund, we are taking our next step toward building technology-led solutions that make financial journeys simpler and more accessible. Our focus is to create a seamless digital experience that helps users manage their mutual fund investments and stay connected with their financial goals,” said Shyam Arora, CEO, Meon Technologies.
FEATURES
- Enables users to invest in mutual funds, set financial goals, track their portfolios, and monitor their investments through a streamlined digital experience.
- Designed to bring key investment management capabilities together, making it easier for users to stay informed and manage their mutual fund journey digitally.
