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 ...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
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 ...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Payments bill revives hopes of MDR return on large-ticket UPI transactionsET was the first to report on July 16 that the government is considering reintroducing MDR for UPI transactions undertaken by large merchan...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
Govt moves to allow MDR; Qcomm braces for festive rushHappy Tuesday! The government is proposing changes that could bring back merchant fees on select UPI transactions. This and more in today’s...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Govt to move amendments to IT Act to pave way for levy of MDRET was the first to report on July 16 that the government could reintroduce MDR on UPI transactions for large merchants. This has been an i...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
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...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
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...
02 Aug, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Paytm App and Paytm UPI payments working normallyPaytm confirms its app and UPI services are operating without any issues. The company reported its highest quarterly EBITDA in Q1 FY27. Ope...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.37 AM 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
Delhi High Court orders winding up of Paytm Payments Bank after RBI licence cancellationPaytm Payments Bank Limited is set for closure as per the directive from the Delhi High Court, resulting from the Reserve Bank of India's e...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Invest at 25, not 40? Entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo shares 5 money habits that may be keeping you poorMany professionals struggle to save money despite earning more income, claims entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo. Blind spending without a budget d...
21 Jul, 2026, 11.02 AM 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
The experience economy is reshaping consumer financeYoung professionals now prioritize experiences, shifting financial goals from tangible assets. Consumers globally continue to spend on trav...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Anthropic rolls out rupee pricing for Claude AI in IndiaClaude Pro now starts at Rs 1,999 per month on an annual plan (about Rs 24,000 a year), rising to roughly Rs 2,399 per month for those who ...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Anthropic rolls out rupee pricing for Claude AI in IndiaThis shows India's growing importance across Anthropic's markets. India accounts for about 6% of global Claude usage. The AI giant opened a...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Giving more credit where credit's dueCredit card firms now prioritize existing clients over new ones. They offer enhanced credit and personalized benefits to loyal customers. U...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.27 AM IST