Vodafone India has struck a deal with Walmart to enable small firms that use the US retail giant's wholesale stores to make payments through M-Pesa.
The tie-up will see small business members of six Walmart-owned Best Price Modern Wholesale stores pay for stock through their mobile phones.
Vodafone says that the move gives users hassle-free cash management, letting them send money instantly and securely and concentrate on running their customer-facing businesses.