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UPI MDR explained: What potential charges above Rs 2,000 payments on Paytm, GPay & other apps mean for you and merchantsUPI MDR: Government proposes changes to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. This could allow a Merchant Discount Rate on select UPI tra...
UPI payments above Rs 2000 to attract MDR after debit, credit cards? Here’s what users need to know about the proposalWhile there has been no official word from the government on this yet, it is learnt that the Centre could allow a levy of 0.25% to 0.4% as ...
IMF flags rising financial stability risks as BigTech expands deeper into payments, lending and financial servicesThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the growing role of large technology companies in financial services could pose risks...
Government moves closer to restoring MDR on UPI merchant paymentsParliamentary amendments propose restoring merchant discount rates on UPI payments. This move aims to encourage digital transactions by all...
India paves way for return of merchant fees on digital paymentsIndia has laid the legal groundwork to reintroduce merchant fees on UPI payments through proposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement ...
Government invites online applications from August 17-31 to get recognised as GATCsIndustries can apply to become Government Approved Test Centres online until August 31, 2026. This initiative aims to expand India's verifi...
Jefferies sees Paytm, Pine Labs gaining from proposal to levy MDR on UPI transactionsIndia's payments law may soon allow merchant discount rates on specific UPI transactions. This change could create significant revenue for ...
Reconfigured tax laws to help activate investments, boost manufacturing & foreign capitalThe government is set to introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, extending tax incentives for electronics manufacturi...
EbixCash World Money's perpetual RBI licence brings trade and family remittances within reach of millionsUnder RBI's revised FEMA framework, EbixCash World Money can now move trade payments up to ₹25 lakh and family maintenance remittances, ope...
Rs 5.13 cr fine imposed on catering firms for poor food quality in trains, unhygienic pantry cars: VaishnawIndian Railways imposed ₹5.13 crore in fines on catering service providers over three years after complaints about food quality and hygiene...
Interior designer takes Rs 4.9 lakh full payment, leaves work incomplete: Consumer court orders refund after family is forced to stay on rent for monthsNoBroker has been ordered to refund Rs 4,90,716 to a Hyderabad customer after a consumer commission found it collected the full contractual...
One MobiKwik Q1 Results: Firm reports profit for 3rd consecutive quarter; stock jumps 9% on strong performanceFintech firm MobiKwik reported a consolidated profit of Rs 7.6 crore for the April-June quarter. This marks a significant turnaround from a...
India's Second Leapfrog: From sick-care to AI-native health infrastructureJust as India bypassed copper landlines to become a global mobile data leader, it can now bypass the West's CPT-coded sick-care bureaucracy...
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...
Beyond property search: From documentation to maintenance, how India's online real estate experience is changingIndian online real estate platforms are expanding beyond property discovery services. These companies now offer integrated solutions for th...
Maldives launches Favara-UPI payment service with IndiaMaldives has launched real-time fund transfers to India using UPI. This integration connects Maldives' Favara system with India's popular p...
Bengaluru hotels threaten Swiggy boycott from August 15Bengaluru hotels will suspend business with Swiggy from August 15. They demand transparency in payment statements and opt-out options. Unau...
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...
Emirates now accepts cryptocurrency for flight bookings; here's how it worksEmirates has launched Crypto.com Pay as a payment option on its website and mobile app, allowing eligible UAE residents to pay for flight b...
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 ...