Pocket FM begins reverse flip talks; eyes potential India IPOAudio entertainment startup Pocket FM is reportedly in discussions to shift its holding structure back to India, signalling potential plans...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
ChatGPT’s market share dips below 50%: Key AI trends to knowHit by Google Gemini's continued expansion and Claude's recent growth, ChatGPT's share of the AI assistant market fell below 50% for the fi...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Europe frets about US AI as tech world flocks to France for G7, VivaTechEuropean leaders and tech executives are focusing on technological sovereignty. Discussions at G7 and VivaTech highlight concerns about Ame...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Snap bets on AR glasses in post-smartphone raceSnap, the parent company of social network Snapchat, on Tuesday launched its Specs augmented reality glasses, a major bet by a struggling c...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
RBI plans simpler cross-border payment approvals to boost MSMEs, exporters: EY reportThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is looking to simplify cross-border payment approvals and reduce regulatory friction for businesses and exp...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
UPI and AI: 'Buy Rs 500 worth gold if price drops below Rs 16,000/g'; your wish is AI agent's command, and it can make UPI payments at your target priceThe P3P AI agent can complete a UPI payment without any human authentication. However, the human still stays in control. Currently, AI agen...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Google in talks with Samsung to make part of next-gen chip: ReportGoogle is reportedly in talks with Samsung Electronics for manufacturing a component of its upcoming AI processor. This collaboration could...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.50 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
Amazon India head on qcomm; senior exit at Z47Happy Monday! Amazon India’s Samir Kumar said the company is gunning for the top spot in the country’s quick commerce market. This and more...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
FirstCry ordered to pay Rs 50,000 compensation to customer for tagging him 'fraud' after he cancelled tricycle orderA consumer commission has ordered FirstCry to pay Rs 50,000 compensation. The online retailer cancelled a customer's order without reason. ...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
BharatPe Flex launched: Pay via UPI now, settle bills later with credit line and up to 45 days of interest-free usageBharatPe and YES Bank introduce BharatPe Flex, a new credit-on-UPI service. This facility allows eligible users to make UPI payments even w...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
SBI Card to revise reward point benefits on these credit cards from July 1, 2026; check detailsSBI Card is revising reward point programs for PhonePe SBI Credit Cards, effective July 1, 2026. Both PURPLE and SELECT BLACK cardholders w...
03 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
ONDC raises Rs 220 crore from Zoho, Uber, Paytm, BSE; eyes additional capitalWhile Zoho Corporation has invested Rs 70 crore as a part of this round, Uber and Paytm have invested Rs 60 crore each. BSE Technologies ha...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
UPI processes Rs 29.9 lakh crore in May; transaction volumes hit 23.2 billionDaily average transaction volumes rose to 748 million in May from 745 million in April, reflecting higher adoption of UPI for retail consum...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...
29 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
One soundbox soon for all payment apps as NPCI readies platformNPCI is developing a unified, interoperable soundbox system for UPI transactions, aiming to eliminate the need for merchants to use multipl...
18 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST