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How Open APIs Fueled the Growth of Eko in India

When Indian money transfer company Eko decided to open APIs back in 2016, the company was concentrated in just two cities. Today, thanks to open APIs, it originates transactions across India and processes over $300 million per month. In this video, co-founder Abhinav Sinha describes the role that APIs have played in the business's growth and profitability. He also offers tips for financial services providers who are just starting their open API journeys.

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Topic: Digital Innovation
Sub-topics: Digital Rails

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