84% of Indian banking leaders report rising fraud losses, AI-driven threats emerge as major concern: ReportAs artificial intelligence increasingly reshapes the financial sector, Indian banks are facing a sharp rise in fraud-related challenges, wi...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
Tap-and-pay takes off; ADIA to trim Lenskart stakeHappy Thursday! Tap-and-pay card usage is on the rise in India despite UPI's dominance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
11 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
If AI Can Create Anything, How Do We Know What's Real?As generative AI makes it easier to create realistic images, documents, and digital content, organisations are investing in AI-powered frau...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
PhonePe launches AI-powered SmartPages to help merchants go online in 10 minutesPhonePe has introduced SmartPages, an AI tool for merchants. This innovation allows businesses to build payment-ready webpages in under ten...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
‘Outcome-based’ contracts risk revenue growth for tech firmsThe increasing adoption of AI is driving Indian IT firms and clients towards outcome-based contracts. While this shift aims to improve clie...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
Paytm plans 10% staff increase in AI pivot, to lay off 400The increase would mark a roughly 10% increase in its headcount that stands at about 40,000 employees. Paytm is also laying off 1% of its s...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Digital arrest: How India’s fastest-growing scam uses fake investigations and video calls to siphon off croresThey pose as the police, put you under ‘digital arrest’, and tether you to a video call till your savings are gone. How India’s fastest gro...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Citi leverages AI to transform payments, boost efficiency and enhance cross-border transactionsCiti is leveraging AI to revolutionize its payments business, enhancing developer efficiency by up to 40% and streamlining complex cross-bo...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
'AI won't just moderate posts, it will curate reality': Former White House AI czar David Sacks warns against govt control of AIDavid Sacks, chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and former White House AI and Crypto Czar, has criticiz...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
US officials eye government stakes in AI companies, NOTUS reportsWhile the planning is ongoing and details are in flux, discussions have centered on having the firms voluntarily cede the shares to the go...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.58 AM IST
Forensic experts call for AI-driven playbook to counter deepfakes and digital scamsFinancial crime is evolving rapidly with AI-generated deepfakes and complex fraud rings. Traditional methods are no longer sufficient. Expe...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
India's long-term story intact despite short-term headwinds: Citi CEO Jane FraserCiti CEO Jane Fraser sees India's long-term growth story remaining strong. She highlighted India's reform momentum and digital transformati...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
CBSE clarifies re-evaluation payments, says portal withstands cyberattack attemptCBSE has clarified its online portal for Class XII answer sheet verification and re-evaluation. Students can use various payment methods li...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Cyient to acquire Tao Digital in $218 million all-cash dealMid-tier engineering services provider Cyient is acquiring US-based Tao Digital Solutions for $218 million in an all-cash deal. This strate...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Digital payments, mobile economy have significant room for expansion; no slowdown in transaction growth: Paytm CEOIndia's digital economy is set for major growth. Technological innovation and increasing consumer trust will drive expansion. Artificial in...
30 May, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
OPL in talks to sell stake to AvenuesAI, eyes AI-powered credit revolutionOnline PSB Loans (OPL) is in advanced talks to bring AvenuesAI on board as a minority stakeholder, with AvenuesAI planning to acquire a 7% ...
29 May, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
AvenuesAI plans strategic investment in Ratnaafin Capital NBFC to drive AI-led embedded lendingAvenuesAI is planning a minority investment of up to 2.5% in Ratnaafin Capital, a scaled new-age NBFC with a lending book exceeding INR 200...
29 May, 2026, 06.53 PM IST