India, Nepal launch cross-border remittance mechanism; links UPI, NPIIndia and Nepal have launched a new system for money transfers. This links India's UPI with Nepal's NPI. Citizens can now send money instan...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
GlobalFoundries partners with Fermionic to produce first ever chip for an Indian firmFermionic's RF chips will be the first Indian semiconductors to be manufactured by GlobalFoundries, which has been producing chips for glob...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.17 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
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
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
India, Nepal launch UPI-NPI linkage for real-time cross-border remittancesIndia and Nepal have unveiled a direct payment link between their respective UPI and NPI systems, revolutionizing cross-border remittances....
09 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
SSA June Payments: First round of benefits to arrive on June 10 - Check eligibility and who qualifies for top paymentSocial Security payments for June are being distributed based on beneficiaries' birth dates. Supplemental Security Income recipients receiv...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Xiaomi 17T review: Value smartphone done rightThe Xiaomi 17T strikes a balance between performance and camera capabilities, offering a well-rounded premium smartphone experience. While ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Citi leverages AI to transform payments, boost efficiency and enhance cross-border transactionsCiti is leveraging AI to revolutionize its payments business, enhancing developer efficiency by up to 40% and streamlining complex cross-bo...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Nestle India pays Rs 1,024.5 crore licence fee to Swiss parent entity in FY26Nestle India's royalty payments to its Swiss parent surged by 13.91% to Rs 1,024.5 crore in FY26. Despite this increase, shareholders previ...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
Social Security payment schedule 2026: Why 7 million SSI recipients will see three months with no checksMore than 7 million Americans receive Supplemental Security Income, making every Social Security payment date critical. In 2026, some Socia...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.59 AM IST
Supreme Court upholds higher mining royalty after law changeThe Supreme Court ruled that state governments can charge higher royalties from mining companies if laws change after a tender agreement. I...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM 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
AI agents to become centre of digital life: Qualcomm CEOQualcomm envisions a future where autonomous AI agents will manage tasks independently across devices, shifting the digital experience away...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
ED investigates Vedanta Group for FEMA violationsA Vedanta spokesperson said the company was cooperating with the authorities. "We are extending full cooperation to the authorities and are...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Vedanta shares fall after media reports of ED searches at Mumbai, Delhi officeVedanta shares dipped over 1% following reports of Enforcement Directorate searches at its offices concerning royalty payments to its paren...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST