Aleta Planet eyes India entry with Sanrio-themed Visa cards via Reliance's AZORTE tie-up

Singapore fintech Aleta Planet plans India launch through licensed partners, issuing Hello Kitty-branded Visa debit cards. Co-marketing with Reliance Retail's AZORTE, which opened India's first Hello Kitty store and targets 40 outlets nationwide. Aleta has issued 9,000 cards globally and aims top-3 fintech status in 5 years.

— Source publishedFri, 19 Jun, 2026, 13:56 IST·First seen Fri, 19 Jun, 2026, 14:11 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Singapore fintech Aleta Planet plans India entry via partnerships with licensed entities to issue Sanrio-themed Visa debit cards. Tie-in with Reliance Retail's

Key facts

  • 9,000 cards
  • 40 stores
  • June 22
  • May 8
  • top 3 in 5 years

Why this matters

Sanrio IP plus Reliance retail plus Visa rails is a replicable cross-border wedge—scout similar character-licensed fintech partnerships in Southeast Asia before Aleta locks up the category.