India needs a transparent rulebook for the business of influenceIndia lacks a transparent framework for public scrutiny of lobbying efforts. The recent debate over UPI merchant discount rates highlights ...
Paytm to step up AI, financial services investments after first profitable year, Sharma saysThe comments come after a sharp turnaround at One 97 Communications. Paytm reported its first full-year profit of Rs 552 crore in FY26, com...
Cross-border payments, India’s global UPI push in focus at GFF 2026The seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 to be held in Mumbai from September 8 to 11, will bring together policymakers, ce...
Prosus invests $100 million in Navi at $1.3 billion valuationThe announced Prosus investment is smaller than the funding amount initially under discussion. The deal also builds on a longstanding assoc...
89th Know India Programme: Indian Embassy opens applications for diaspora youthThe Embassy of India in Sofia is inviting applications for the 89th Know India Programme. This two-week event is scheduled to take place fr...
Navi’s FY26 loss widens fourfold on UPI investments; eyes FY27 profitabilityNavi reported a notable increase in net losses for FY26, largely attributed to its strategic investments in UPI and new market initiatives....
Razorpay launches AI model trained on four billion paymentsRazorpay has launched an AI foundation model to enhance online payment success. This advanced system improves fraud detection and payment r...
Qatar launches new UPI route to send money to IndiaQatar Post, in partnership with India Post, has launched PosTransfer, a new remittance service aimed at simplifying money transfers. This s...
Independence Day 2026: The road to UPI — India’s payments revolution was centuries in the makingIndia’s payments ecosystem has evolved dramatically, from hundis and merchant networks that moved value across long distances to formal ban...
India won political freedom in 1947. Financial freedom is the next frontierNavneet Munot, MD and CEO of HDFC AMC, writes on how Indian households are building financial freedom through capital markets, UPI, and sys...
Parliamentary panel seeks penalties for banks hosting multiple mule accountsA parliamentary committee suggests penalizing banks for mule accounts and KYC lapses. It also highlighted delays in merchant discount rates...
Infra.Market’s backdoor listing; Honasa posts record profitInfra.Market is set to enter the public markets through a reverse merger with Shalimar Paints. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
UPI fee should vary by merchant size and sector: PayU India CEOPayU India CEO Anirban Mukherjee said the fee should not depend on whether a payment is made online or at a store. Reaching physical mercha...
Apple Pay coming to India in October, UPI support may be delayed: ReportApple Pay may launch in India this October without UPI support. The service will initially use tokenized Visa and Mastercard credit cards. ...
Travelling to Sri Lanka? Indian tourists can now save 20% on PickMe rides with UPI paymentsIndian tourists can now enjoy a flat twenty percent discount on PickMe rides in Sri Lanka. This offer is valid for rides paid for using UPI...
Most UPI transactions to stay free: FM Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said UPI transactions will remain free for consumers, with most low-value payments also staying free. A...
Is UPI ending free payments for all users? Here’s what Finance Ministry saysStandard UPI transfers for individuals will remain complimentary, ensuring users can continue making everyday payments without worry. While...