The next phase of India’s digital payments dominance: Trusted AI-led agentic commerce, Visa’s Sethi saysIndia’s digital payments ecosystem is a “showcase for the world”. The infrastructure is ready to take the next leap: agentic commerce, wher...
21 Sep, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Pine Labs shares can rally 30%, says Motilal Oswal after initiating coverage with Buy. Here’s whyPine Labs shares gained after Motilal Oswal initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a Rs 250 target, implying 30% upside. The brokerage se...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
UPI's free lunch is over: Why the 0.4% MDR charge is fair, needed and overdueDigital payment charges are necessary for service efficiency and wider reach. Person-to-person and small transactions remain free from new ...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
MDR fears groundless, AI accountability lies with boards: RBI Dy Governor SC MurmuTackling industry anxieties head-on at the Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry's (BCC&I) Financial Market Conclave in Mumbai, Reserve Ban...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
PhonePe and Visa partner to bring borderless, cardless payments to Indian consumers and merchantsAnnounced at Global Fintech Fest 2026, the partnership positions PhonePe as India’s first app to offer a unified suite of Visa-powered card...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
Getaway to the UAE: Chennai roadshow charts Indian exporters’ evolution into regional playersThe Chennai edition of the Gateway to the UAE roadshow, hosted by Ajman Free Zone in partnership with The Economic Times and Times of India...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Reinventing India PostWith a noticeable surge in revenue, India Post is broadening through innovative partnerships. The integration of financial and citizen serv...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Why In-Solutions Global believes trust and compliance will define the agentic commerce eraAI-driven agentic commerce is set to revolutionize payment processes, emphasizing trust and compliance. As consumers gain enhanced autonomy...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
‘Open is the word’: Juspay’s Ishan Sharma on population-scale payments, agentic payments and building from India for the worldIn an exclusive interview with The Economic Times at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Juspay’s Ishan Sharma reflected on 12 years of solving p...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
From UPI to cash? Retailers warn new MDR could hit small merchants ahead of festive seasonRetailers Association of India warns new UPI fees could reverse digital payment gains. Small merchants may shift transactions back to cash,...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Flipkart plans to hire 250,000 workers to meet festive blitzFlipkart plans to hire over 250,000 workers for the upcoming festive season. This significant recruitment drive will increase last-mile del...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Flipkart plans 250,000 festive season jobs to meet delivery demandFlipkart plans to hire over 250,000 workers for the upcoming festive season. This significant recruitment drive represents an increase of 3...
15 Sep, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Xi's plan, with more BRICS characteristicsXi Jinping's five-point plan offers greater BRICS cooperation and a potential shift in focus. This initiative places technology and industr...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
GFF 2026: Visa, ONDC look to make India’s tourism offerings easier to discoverVisa and ONDC will collaborate to simplify tourism discovery for travelers across India. This partnership aims to connect visitors with loc...
11 Sep, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
GFF 2026: Digital finance has scaled, now trust and resilience must catch up, says RBI’s Deputy Governor MurmuIndia's digital finance sector now prioritizes trust and resilience over access. Technology transforms finance, but trust remains the essen...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Centralised interoperable digital layer can help bridge Rs 60 lakh crore MSME credit gap: ReportIndia's MSME sector faces a significant formal credit gap, with existing channels meeting limited debt demand. A new digital layer can conn...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Government amends e-commerce rules to check price manipulation, dark patterns, fake sponsored listingsNew e-commerce rules will take effect from January 1, 2027. These amendments aim to strengthen consumer protection and transparency in onli...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.55 PM IST