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
The evolution of mobile banking apps into financial operating systemsMobile banking apps now serve as primary financial interfaces for millions. Consumers expect a single platform for all their financial need...
29 Jul, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attractionIndian travellers can now book Burj Khalifa tickets online using UPI. This integration makes the Dubai attraction the first in the UAE to a...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Pine Labs signs six lenders for AI underwriting tool; to launch expense cardsPine Labs is launching an AI underwriting tool and new employee benefit cards. The company is expanding its services beyond payment process...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Pine Labs Q1 profit rises fourfold to Rs 20 crore; retains FY27 growth guidanceRevenue from operations rose 20% to Rs 736.9 crore from Rs 615.9 crore. The growth was led by its issuing and acquiring platform, which exp...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Why PhonePe’s UPI lead lags Paytm’s profitsPhonePe's revenue grew while its net loss widened significantly in FY26. Paytm's revenue increased and it achieved profitability against a ...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Text message scams jump 146% in India amid rise in scam-led digital fraud: ReportText message-based scams in India have surged 146 per cent, highlighting a sharp shift in the country's digital fraud landscape towards sca...
24 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Fintechs tell NPCI its 'default app' plan could kill competitionSeven Indian fintech firms have written to NPCI regarding its UPI Meta protocol. They argue the proposed framework risks locking customers ...
24 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Paytm attracts more Gen Z users as its UPI payments growth outpaces industryPaytm's app enhancements and AI features are attracting new Gen Z customers. The company's UPI payments business grew over double the indus...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.31 PM 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...
23 Jul, 2026, 03.02 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
Nearly 55.49 crore UPI users onboarded by June 2026Around 55.49 crore UPI users were onboarded by June 2026, Parliament was informed. UPI transactions reached 24,162 crore in volume and Rs 3...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
UPI MDR could raise business costs, hurt consumption if introduced: ExpertsExperts suggest focusing on who bears UPI merchant discount rate costs. Introducing this fee could increase business operating expenses and...
18 Jul, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
UPI MDR may return for large merchants: What it means for your digital paymentsIndia's government is considering a small Merchant Discount Rate for large UPI retailers. This potential change aims to create a sustainabl...
18 Jul, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Exclusive: UPI merchant fee likely to be set at 5-7 basis points: sourcesThe move would mark a significant shift in India’s digital payments policy, six years after the government made UPI and RuPay debit card tr...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Exclusive: Govt may bring back UPI merchant fee for big businessesIndia may reintroduce merchant discount rates for large businesses on UPI transactions. This move aims to address the financial sustainabil...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
UPI fees explained: Why the government plans to revive MDR and who will payThe central government is considering reintroducing a merchant discount rate on UPI transactions. This levy would apply only to large merch...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.30 PM IST