Usernaam ke Vaaste? Some things to consider about the ruckus over WhatsApp introducing usernamesWhatsApp's introduction of usernames, a feature long present in rivals like Telegram and Signal, has sparked debate, particularly in India....
02 Jul, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Centre asks Meta to pause WhatsApp username rollout; seeks reply in three daysIt has directed Meta to furnish a detailed explanation of the feature within three days. The company has been asked not to roll out the fea...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
UPI volume eases 2.1% in June to 22.72 billion from May peakUPI processed 22.72 billion transactions in June, a slight dip from May's record, but daily averages hit an all-time high. Despite fewer da...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
WhatsApp usernames face heat; Byju’s inventory in limboIndia is weighing legal guardrails for WhatsApp usernames amid fresh fraud fears. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
01 Jul, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
NPCI partners with HSBC India to enable real-time FX settlement for global UPI paymentsExciting news for Indian travelers! A groundbreaking partnership between NPCI and HSBC India is set to streamline international UPI payment...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
UPI transactions moderate to Rs 28.9 lakh crore in June, up 20% YoYUnified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions saw a slight dip in June, reaching Rs 28.9 lakh crore, down from May's record high. Despite t...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
NPCI partners with HSBC India & JP Morgan Payments to enable real-time FX settlement for international UPI paymentsIndia's UPI is set for a global upgrade! The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has partnered with HSBC India and J.P. Morgan Pa...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Kotak reclaims India ECM lead with mega deals on horizonKotak has reclaimed the top position in India's equity capital markets league tables, driven by strong deal execution. With several large p...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
India's SBI-backed Cashfree Payments bets on cross-border push with travel, investment paymentsIndian fintech firm Cashfree Payments is set to significantly expand its cross-border operations, aiming to capture growing international t...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
India launches UPI in GreeceIndia's digital payment system, UPI, has expanded its global reach with a launch in Greece. This move allows eligible customers instant, se...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Institutional demand sparks surge in block deals as promoters book profitsPromoters and large shareholders are cashing in on a stock market rebound, offloading shares worth over ₹24,000 crore in May and June. This...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.36 AM IST
From QR codes to fraud risks: 7 essential UPI facts every user should knowWe begin this new series with Bala, a curious young learner, as he explores money concepts. His first lesson: understanding UPI and digital...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Indian ocean an 'ocean of opportunity': ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the inseparable security and defense ties between India and Seychelles, highlighting new avenues f...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
BHIM eyeing govt schemes, products to boost business growthLalitha Nataraj, chief executive officer of NPCI BHIM Services Ltd (NBSL), said the company is targeting largely untapped user segments and...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
RBI says UPI-linked credit lines must follow same rules as traditional loans; Closes regulatory arbitrageThe Reserve Bank of India has mandated uniform prudential treatment for all credit facilities, including those disbursed via UPI. This move...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
NPCI plans to enable unified e-mandate tracking for all UPI appsThe National Payments Corporation of India is set to unify UPI e-mandate management for all third-party apps, allowing users to view subscr...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
PhonePe, Google Pay duopoly weakens as market share slips below 80%IPO-bound PhonePe saw its market share slip marginally to 46.3% in May, from 46.5% in the same month last year, while Google Pay’s share fe...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.38 PM IST