New Delhi : The second edition of the Fintech Premier League (FPL), organised jointly by Startup Policy Forum (SPF) and Signzy, has concluded its regional knockout matches across Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Salary Topup Strikers, Zerodha and NPCI 1 have emerged as the winners in the North, South and West zones, respectively, setting the stage for the National Championship in Mumbai on 31 October 2026.
In the North Zone, held on 24 October, Indifi defeated PROGCAP Disruptors in the first semi-final, while Salary Topup Strikers beat Rupee112 Royals in the second. Salary Topup Strikers went on to defeat Indifi in the final to claim the regional title.
The South Zone competition, held on 23 October, saw Zerodha defeat Stable XI in the first semi-final and Jocata beat Signzy in the second. Zerodha subsequently defeated Jocata in the final to emerge as the South Zone champions.
In the West Zone, held on 25 October, Vartis Royals beat Benow in the first semi-final, while NPCI 1 defeated HDFC ERGO in the second. NPCI 1 then beat Vartis Royals in the final to secure the West Zone title.
Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President and CEO, Startup Policy Forum, said, “The regional finals have brought out the competitive spirit and enthusiasm of the fintech community, with Salary Topup Strikers, Zerodha and NPCI 1 emerging as champions. The participation and performances across the three regions reflect the growing interest in the Fintech Premier League as a platform for the industry to come together beyond business and policy discussions. As we head into the National Championship, we look forward to bringing the teams together for the final stage of Season 2.”
Arpit Ratan, Co-founder and Business Head, Signzy, said, “It is great to see the regional competitions conclude with some closely contested matches and 3 teams emerging as regional winners. The Fintech Premier League was created to bring people across the fintech ecosystem together through cricket, and the regional results have added to the excitement around Season 2. With the National Championship scheduled for 31 October in Mumbai, we look forward to seeing the final 6 teams come together for the final showdown.”
With the regional competitions concluded, the teams will now come together for the National Championship in Mumbai on 31 October 2026, bringing the second season of FPL to a conclusion.
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