In a major boost for India’s small businesses and freelancers, Tide, the country’s leading financial management platform for SMEs, has launched National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) support on its RuPay-powered Expense Card. The integration enables users to travel and make business transactions seamlessly using a single card — covering metro, bus, toll, and parking payments across major Indian cities.
Backed by the Government of India, the NCMC feature allows Tide members to top up and manage balances in real time through the Tide app. Entrepreneurs and business teams can now manage their travel, invoices, and expense reimbursements within one platform, reducing the need for multiple cards or apps. Kumar Shekhar, Deputy Country Manager, Tide India, said, “With NCMC support, we’re enabling seamless travel and business expense management. This upgrade redefines how business owners can travel, manage expenses, and cash flow across India’s mobility network.”
In Guwahati, where SMEs form the backbone of the local economy, the integration is expected to streamline daily travel and business operations for entrepreneurs navigating both city commutes and regional business trips. Since its India launch in late 2022, Tide has grown rapidly, now serving over 800,000 SMEs — a majority of its 1.6 million global members.
