As India aspires to become the third-largest economy by 2030, the role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and traditional informal businesses is critical. To achieve sustainable growth, these enterprises must modernize and adopt digital solutions. Recognizing this opportunity, Pune-based payments platform Easebuzz is committed to empowering informal sector businesses by facilitating their formalization through affordable digital solutions. Currently, the platform benefits over 150,000 enterprises across India.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have historically encountered obstacles in scaling their operations and extending their geographic reach, primarily due to limited access to technology and the high costs associated with payment collection software. Easebuzz is addressing this gap by providing innovative software solutions and a digital payment infrastructure that operates on a plug-and-play model. This approach ensures that businesses of all sizes can access and afford the necessary technology to thrive in a competitive landscape.

Easebuzz offers comprehensive technology solutions designed to streamline financial operations. These include digital payment collections, disbursements, connected banking, split payments, automated reconciliation, vendor payments, sub-merchant management, and refund processing. The company’s easily integrable Software as a Service (SaaS) platform provides a seamless experience for businesses. By adopting a verticalized approach, Easebuzz supports organizations across various sectors, including education, government, real estate, and travel, tailoring its services to meet the specific needs of each industry.

In the education sector, where the digital transformation of fee collection has been relatively slow, Easebuzz is at the forefront, providing payment solutions to over 10,000 educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and universities. Esteemed institutions such as Savitribai Phule University Pune, the State Institute for Administrative Careers (SIAC), and the National Law Institute University have successfully implemented Easebuzz’s software solutions, significantly enhancing administrative efficiency and improving the student payment experience.

In addition to educational institutions, several government departments and urban local bodies are utilizing Easebuzz's digital solutions to streamline various processes. These include tax collection, QR code-based bill payments at cash counters, E-Challan payments, and sending reminder-based payment links. Easebuzz also integrates with Tally for invoice generation via APIs, providing automated reconciliation reports that simplify financial management.

Easebuzz's services extend to sectors such as electricity distribution companies (Discoms), state GRAS systems, excise tax collections, stamp duty registrations, and government tourism bookings. This wide-ranging impact enhances the efficiency of public service transactions, promoting a more organized and transparent system.

Moreover, MSMEs from sectors such as manufacturing, retail, and travel are leveraging Easebuzz’s solutions, including payment links, UPI QR codes, and payment gateways. These tools facilitate streamlined payment collection processes, enabling real-time tracking, reconciliation, and bookkeeping all through a unified dashboard. By promoting digital payment adoption among MSMEs, Easebuzz is contributing significantly to the broader mission of formalizing the Indian economy.

At the recent Global Fintech Fest held in Mumbai, Easebuzz announced the launch of a B2B payments platform in partnership with the Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU) of NBBL. This initiative aims to streamline business-to-business invoicing and payments, facilitating interoperability across various industries. The new B2B platform caters to sectors including consumer goods, textiles, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, aviation, and construction, further solidifying Easebuzz’s position as a leader in digital payment solutions.