BharatPeX launches enterprise payment gateway as PayU adds AI tools for SMB merchants

At GFF 2026, BharatPeX unveiled a payment gateway for ecommerce and fintech businesses, while PayU launched AI-agent tools for its merchant base of more than 4.5 lakh. NPCI and IHMCL also introduced OneTag for FASTag portability between issuer banks.

— Source publishedFri, 11 Sept, 2026, 21:35 IST·First seen Fri, 11 Sept, 2026, 22:35 IST·Source Inc42 · Buzz

What happened

BharatPe · BharatPeX launched an enterprise payment gateway for ecommerce and fintechs, while PayU introduced AI-agent tools for SMB merchants. NPCI and IHMCL

Key facts

  • Over 100 payment options
  • Over 4.5 lakh PayU merchants
  • Three-day GFF 2026 event

Why this matters

Payments platforms should assess partnerships or acquisitions in AI-led merchant operations, enterprise gateway infrastructure, and interoperable mobility-payment rails before these capabilities become standard.