Global Market: PayPal takeover talks intensify as board mulls improved bidPayPal is reviewing a $53 billion takeover bid from Stripe and Advent International but considers the $60.50-per-share offer too low. Amid ...
21 Jul, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger targetThe company synonymous with digital payments this past week got a $53 billion offer to be taken private by upstart rival Stripe and buyout ...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Don't put a toll on UPI: Why merchant discount rate isn't the answerA proposal to introduce a merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 for businesses with annual turnover of ₹1-1.5 crore...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.42 PM 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
India, Spain to fast-track UPI-Bizum interoperability talksThe two countries have also discussed ways to strengthen investment facilitation, improving mobility of professionals and promoting joint i...
19 Jul, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
FM exhorts young entrepreneurs to raise risk appetite and ‘build boldly’ despite external woesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman encouraged young entrepreneurs to build boldly for India's future. She emphasized creating value and em...
18 Jul, 2026, 03.28 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
UPI MDR may return for large merchants: What it means for your digital paymentsIndia's government is considering a small Merchant Discount Rate for large UPI retailers. This potential change aims to create a sustainabl...
18 Jul, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Exclusive: Govt may bring back UPI merchant fee for big businessesIndia may reintroduce merchant discount rates for large businesses on UPI transactions. This move aims to address the financial sustainabil...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Payoneer bets big on India with Gurugram innovation hub, eyes country among top three global marketsPayoneer opened its innovation hub in Gurugram, India, on Monday. The company plans to expand its Delhi NCR center to 300 employees. This f...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Singham vs scammers? Bandhan Bank brings Rohit Shetty for Cyber Cop missionBandhan Bank has launched Cyber Cop, a nationwide cyber fraud awareness campaign under its CSR programme with filmmaker Rohit Shetty, as cy...
13 Jul, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
India set to play larger role in building global fintech infrastructure, says PayoneerIndia's position as the world's third-largest fintech ecosystem is now translating into a larger platform-building role. Global financial t...
11 Jul, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
RBI is right to act on digital payment fraud. But some safeguards need sharper designCyber fraud complaints and losses are increasing significantly in India's digital payment system. The Reserve Bank of India has proposed ne...
10 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Evolving nature of digital payment system in IndiaIndia's digital payment landscape is rapidly evolving, prompting policy discussions. Experts convened to address emerging challenges and ne...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
PayU will grow 25% across payments, credit over the next 18 months, says CEOOne of the early movers in the payments processing business, targeting small business and merchants, PayU has grown into a larger fintech f...
09 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Biometric UPI transactions top 600 million in June, says NPCIBiometric UPI transactions surpassed 600 million in June, indicating strong user preference. This secure authentication method reduces reli...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
NPCI's Dilip Asbe joins Swift's global supervisory boardDilip Asbe, CEO of NPCI, has joined Swift's global supervisory board, a significant step for India's payment ambitions. This appointment, p...
06 Jul, 2026, 01.20 AM IST