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Changelog for 2026
Explore the latest updates and enhancements in our 2026 changelog. Discover new features, performance upgrades, and workflow improvements that redefine expense management.
Ayush Raj
September 14, 2026
From the archive
September 14, 2026
Changelog for 2026
Explore the latest updates and enhancements in our 2026 changelog. Discover new features, performance upgrades, and workflow improvements that redefine expense management.
Ayush Raj
FEB 15, 2026
Building the OCR Engine
A deep dive into how we built our proprietary receipt extraction engine using advanced machine learning to achieve 99% accuracy on Indian merchant receipts.
Tech Team
MAR 10, 2026
Automating GST Returns
Stop hunting for GSTINs at the end of the month. See how Outlay automatically matches and categorizes input tax credit for seamless filing.
Product Team
APR 5, 2026
The Remote Advantage
How we manage expenses for a fully distributed team across 14 different states, and the lessons we learned along the way.
Ayush Raj
MAY 20, 2026
Introducing Smart Cards
Issue virtual corporate cards instantly to your team members with built-in spend limits and auto-receipt matching.
Product Team
JUN 12, 2026
Mastering Cash Flow
Five essential strategies for managing your startup's cash flow in the early stages, supported by real-time analytics.
Finance Team
JUL 8, 2026
The State of Expenses
An analysis of 10,000+ corporate receipts to uncover the latest trends in SaaS spending and travel budgets for Indian startups.
Data Team
SEP 24, 2026
How to Split Rent Fairly When Roommates Have Different Incomes
Learn the best strategies for splitting rent and bills when you and your roommates have vastly different incomes.
Ayush Raj