Delhi traders plan cash payments push to avoid fee on UPI paymentsTraders will now encourage cash payments to avoid new UPI transaction fees. A 0.4 percent charge applies to UPI transactions exceeding two ...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Explainer -- India's UPI MDR shake-up: What changes and why it mattersIndia will soon introduce a merchant discount rate on UPI payments. This fee applies to transactions exceeding two thousand rupees with mer...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Bank union strike today: Are banks open or closed today on September 11, 2026? Check detailsCustomers should brace for significant disruptions in bank services on September 11, 2026, as the UFBU calls for a nationwide strike. This ...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Bank union strike tomorrow: Are banks open or closed on September 11, 2026? Check detailsBank customers face potential disruptions on September 11, 2026, due to a nationwide strike. United Forum of Bank Unions has called for thi...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Will State Bank of India’s branches be closed on September 11 bank strike day? Here’s what SBI saysBank strike September 11, 2026: Bank unions have announced multiple strike dates starting September 11, 2026. State Bank of India advises c...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Indian travellers can now use UPI to pay at Singapore’s Resorts World SentosaIndian travellers can now use UPI to book and pay online for attractions and experiences at Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa, including Un...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
FIIs poured nearly Rs 50,000 crore into these sectors in last 2 months. Here’s what they boughtForeign investors turned net buyers in India, deploying Rs 49,830 crore across sectors in July and August, with consumer services, healthca...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Zero-fee travel credit card: Unlimited airport lounge access, 10% rewards on UPI transactions – Is this new co-branded card for you?How about a card that not only offers airport privileges but also earns rewards on every eligible spend and UPI transaction, with zero fore...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Opinion: The problem with a threshold-based MDRThe ongoing discussions around UPI pricing are shifting towards ensuring system financing while still promoting widespread adoption. Consum...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Razorpay launches AI model trained on four billion paymentsRazorpay has launched an AI foundation model to enhance online payment success. This advanced system improves fraud detection and payment r...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Can a shop charge you extra for paying by credit card? Here's what every card user should knowCan merchants legally charge customers extra for credit card payments? The Reserve Bank of India regulates these payment systems and card a...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
Banks propose 'Yes-No' prompt for high-risk UPI transfers to curb digital payment fraudsIndian banks are proposing payment app prompts to curb rising digital frauds. This aims to balance fraud prevention with maintaining digita...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
After ditching UPI for over two months, this Delhi woman reveals the money habits she never noticed beforeA Delhi content creator found that using cash for daily expenses reduced her impulse spending. She believes this simple shift made her more...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Don't put a toll on UPI: Why merchant discount rate isn't the answerA proposal to introduce a merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 for businesses with annual turnover of ₹1-1.5 crore...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Latest UPI rules: Payments via smart glasses, UID-based face authentication, ATM withdrawals using UPI and moreThe Reserve Bank of India and Department of Financial Services launched several digital payment innovations at the Global Fintech Fest 2025...
08 Oct, 2025, 10.24 AM IST
Karnataka: Small vegetable vendor receives GST notice of RS 29 lakhA vegetable seller in Karnataka received a hefty GST notice of Rs 29 lakh, despite dealing primarily in fresh, untaxed produce. This has fu...
21 Jul, 2025, 02.12 PM IST
Bengaluru vs Mumbai: UPI payment debate sparks online conversationsA recent incident in Mumbai where a Bengaluru resident struggled to use UPI payment for an autorickshaw ride has sparked a debate on social...
23 Aug, 2023, 01.08 PM IST