India-Oman CEPA sparks first duty-free gold jewellery shipment from KolkataThe first shipment of gold jewellery from Kolkata to Oman under the India-Oman CEPA was dispatched by Wonder Jewels, marking the start of d...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.52 PM 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
Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap moreIndian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to chair 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on June 11The Governing Council Meeting will deliberate on the approach to realise this vision and translate it into concrete, measurable outcomes fo...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.55 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
India, Nepal launch UPI-NPI linkage for real-time cross-border remittancesIndia and Nepal have unveiled a direct payment link between their respective UPI and NPI systems, revolutionizing cross-border remittances....
09 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
‘Cockroach Janta Party’ gets a new rival? Ex-Supreme court judge Markandey Katju announces ‘Ishq Karo Party’, says 'make love not war'Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju has launched the 'Ishq Karo Party,' advocating for 'Make Love Not War.' He invited youth to join...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Rajya Sabha Chairman accepts TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray's resignationRajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan accepted the resignation of TMC member Sukhendu Sekhar Ray. His seat from West Bengal is now vacant....
08 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM 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
Nestle India pays Rs 1,024.5 crore licence fee to Swiss parent entity in FY26Nestle India's royalty payments to its Swiss parent surged by 13.91% to Rs 1,024.5 crore in FY26. Despite this increase, shareholders previ...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
India names Neelkanth Mishra as executive director at World BankEconomist Neelkanth Mishra has been appointed as India's executive director at the World Bank Group, succeeding Parameswaran Iyer. Mishra, ...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.29 AM IST
Foreign law firms pick up the India case amid uncertaintiesForeign law firms are establishing dedicated India desks across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe as a strategic response to ongoing uncert...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Manipur govt focuses on justice, economic inclusion and reconciliation: CM Yumnam Khemchand SinghManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh outlined the state's focus on justice, economic inclusion, and patient reconciliation. He att...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
Goldman Sachs India global centre chief Gunjan Samtani to retire by end of 2026Gunjan Samtani, co-chairman of Goldman Sachs India and head of its India global center, will retire by year-end after 16 years. Ken Casteli...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Amit Shah to review India-Bangladesh border security in TripuraUnion Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Tripura and Meghalaya on June 4-5. He will assess India-Bangladesh border preparedness in Tripura....
03 Jun, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
SBI Chairman, Apple India MD among 29 members appointed to Board of TradeThe government has appointed 29 non-official members to the Board of Trade. This includes prominent figures like SBI Chairman CS Setty and ...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Indian travellers can now make UPI payments across CambodiaIndian travellers can now pay in Cambodia using UPI. This new service allows them to scan Cambodia's KHQR code with their UPI apps. Payment...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.19 PM IST