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
Visa and Mastercard $38 billion swipe fee settlement gets preliminary approval after 20-year legal battle - what it means for merchants, credit card fees and consumersVisa Mastercard swipe fee settlement explained: A major legal battle over credit card swipe fees has advanced. A US district judge has give...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM 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
These 8 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 26% in 1 year, according to analystsIf oil prices stay at higher levels, some FPIs with exposure to the Indian banking sector through ETFs might decide to sell, putting these ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Nuvei to value Payoneer at about $2.7 billion including debt in deal, sources sayCanadian payments firm Nuvei is nearing a deal to buy Payoneer Global. The acquisition is valued at approximately $2.7 billion. This move w...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.07 PM 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
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
RBI announces UPI launch in Cambodia: What it means for Indian tourists & businessesUnified Payments Interface (UPI) services are now live in Cambodia, enabling Indian travelers to make QR code-based payments. This collabor...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.41 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
Decentro secures final payment service provider licence at GIFT CityWith this, Decentro has become the first Indian payment aggregator to secure the approval. With the licence, Decentro has established an en...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
UPI transactions soar to record of Rs 29.9 lakh crores in MayUnified Payments Interface transactions reached record highs in May. Summer travel and the IPL fueled this surge. Value and volume of trans...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM 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
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
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
RBI approves 3-month extension for Fino Payments Bank interim CEOFino Payments Bank announced that the Reserve Bank of India has approved a three-month extension for Ketan Merchant as interim CEO. This fo...
26 May, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Mobikwik gets RBI nod for offline payment aggregator licenceMobikwik Systems secured RBI's in-principle nod for a Payment Aggregator-Physical license, paving the way for offline merchant payments. Th...
26 May, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
MobiKwik shares surge 8% after the company gets RBI nod for payment aggregator licenseOne MobiKwik Systems shares surged after the company received in-principle RBI approval for its Payment Aggregator-Physical licence, streng...
26 May, 2026, 02.08 PM IST