Bank of Baroda has acquired a 50% stake in IDPIC, a new Section 8 company focused on combating digital payment fraud using advanced technologies. The RBI approved the deal, and IDPIC will operate as a not-for-profit platform for real-time fraud detection and intelligence sharing across India’s financial ecosystem.
Bank of Baroda has announced its acquisition of a 50% stake in the newly formed Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation (IDPIC), marking a major leap in India’s fight against digital payment fraud. IDPIC, set up as a Section 8 company under the Companies Act, 2013, will function as a not-for-profit digital payments intelligence platform, leveraging advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and blockchain to centralize fraud detection and prevention across banks and financial institutions.
Notable Updates:
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Bank of Baroda subscribed to 1 crore equity shares of IDPIC at face value of ₹10 per share, investing ₹10 crore for a 50% stake.
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IDPIC’s authorized share capital is ₹500 crore, with a paid-up capital of ₹20 crore.
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The acquisition received RBI approval on December 9, 2025, and is expected to be completed by December 15, 2025.
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The platform will provide real-time fraud risk assessment, anonymized data insights, and threat intelligence for banks, payment aggregators, and other regulated entities.
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IDPIC is not a related party transaction, and the deal was executed at arm’s length.
Major Takeaways:
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IDPIC will serve as a collaborative, technology-driven platform to strengthen India’s digital payment security.
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The initiative is a direct response to the surge in digital frauds and aims to build public confidence in digital transactions.
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All 12 public sector banks are expected to invest in IDPIC, with SBI and Bank of Baroda leading the effort.
Source: BSE Corporate Announcement, RBI regulatory filings, Bank of Baroda official announcements, and leading financial news outlets.