SBI and BOB get RBI approval to set up Digital Payments Intelligence Platform to prevent Frauds

State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Baroda (BoB) announced on Wednesday that they have received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to set up a new company that will develop a Digital Payments Intelligence Platform.

The new company, called the Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation (IDPIC), will be registered as a Section 8 company under the Companies Act, 2013. A Section 8 company is a special type of non-profit organisation. The main purpose of IDPIC is to help public sector banks detect and prevent fraud in digital transactions.

State Bank of India has invested ₹100 crores in the Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation (IDPIC), acquiring a 50% stake as the initial promoter. The platform will serve as a centralized hub for fraud detection and prevention data across banks and financial institutions, leveraging cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain.

IDPIC was incorporated on October 16, 2025, as a Section 8 company with substantial authorized capital to support its digital payments intelligence operations. The company is designed to operate as a collaborative platform serving the broader financial ecosystem.

Corporate Details:Specifications
Corporate Identity Number:U88900MH2025NPL459209
Date of Incorporation:October 16, 2025
Authorized Share Capital:₹500 crores
Paid-up Share Capital:₹20 crores
Business Status:Yet to commence operations

The RBI’s approval comes with a condition. The Department of Financial Services, under the Ministry of Finance, has granted the banks a temporary exemption from Section 19(2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. This exemption allows the banks to hold more than 30 per cent of the paid-up share capital in the new company until October 16, 2026.

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