AI, trust, and the future of money: With AI making payments invisible, trust becomes the new currencyArtificial intelligence will shift payments from digital to delegated commerce, enabling machines to transact for consumers. Trust and real...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
UPI completes 10 years: PM Modi calls it a major turning point for India’s digital paymentsPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday termed the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) a "major turning point" in the country's digital paymen...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Kroger savings club settlement: You may be eligible for payment in $17 million class-action settlement over pricing claims; check eligibility, deadline, payout and moreKroger customers may receive a share of a proposed $17 million class-action settlement. This settlement addresses allegations of overchargi...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Chasing dues could get easier for small businesses under new rules, MSME Secy Bharat Khera explainsThe number of enterprises in the formal ecosystem has increased from around 16.5 million three to four years ago to 92 million currently, s...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Divorce dispute turns into legal battle: The financial costs a husband may faceThe aftermath of matrimonial disputes often lingers long after a marriage has ended, imposing hefty financial and legal challenges on men. ...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
One of a Kind Awards: An ode to startups creating categories of their ownAt the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the Category Creator Award r...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum 2026: AI will reshape payments, but trust will be the real battlegroundAI agents are increasingly performing purchases, which presents new payment challenges. Banks and networks must verify agent intent and tra...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
Foreign trade policy changes to boost rupee internationalisation, add flexibility for exporters: CII's Sanjay BudhiaNew foreign trade policy amendments will ease exporter invoicing and payments in Indian rupees. This move promotes rupee internationalizati...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
India amends Foreign Trade Policy for easier rupee invoicing and payments for exportersThe government has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to ease rupee invoicing for exporters. Eligible rupee receipts now qualify for export b...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
How India's digital infrastructure opened global markets to Indian investorsIndian residents' outward remittances have significantly increased, reaching a record USD 31.73 billion by FY2023-24. Digital reforms and i...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Independence Day 2026: The road to UPI — India’s payments revolution was centuries in the makingIndia’s payments ecosystem has evolved dramatically, from hundis and merchant networks that moved value across long distances to formal ban...
15 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Parliamentary panel seeks penalties for banks hosting multiple mule accountsA parliamentary committee suggests penalizing banks for mule accounts and KYC lapses. It also highlighted delays in merchant discount rates...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
UPI costs Rs 20,700 crore, government allocation just Rs 2,000 crore: Parliament PanelA parliamentary committee suggests a self-reliant revenue model for UPI's financial sustainability. Amendments to the Payment and Settlemen...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
UPI to remain free for users; nominal MDR may apply to select merchant transactionsConsumers will not face any charges for UPI payments. Most merchant transactions will also remain free of cost. Any future charges will app...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Parliament clears taxation bill, Sitharaman says UPI transactions to remain freeParliament has passed the Taxation and other Laws (Amendment) Bill. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed UPI will remain free for ...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Is UPI ending free payments for all users? Here’s what Finance Ministry saysStandard UPI transfers for individuals will remain complimentary, ensuring users can continue making everyday payments without worry. While...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Payment Bill rekindles MDR hopes for large-value UPIProposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act may bring back merchant discount rates. This move could help banks and fintec...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.41 AM IST