The smartphone is becoming India’s most important financial advisorIndia's financial landscape is rapidly digitizing, with smartphones becoming central to everyday money management. Once separate, banking a...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Credit card points: How to use them for free flights, hotel stays, and better travel rewardsTravellers should also remember that loyalty program transfers are generally irreversible. Before moving points to an airline or a hotel pr...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
PhonePe wallet inactivity fees do not affect bank accounts or UPI transactionsPhonePe clarifies inactivity fees apply solely to its prepaid wallet, not linked bank accounts or UPI transactions. Users receiving notific...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
NRI credit cards: Rewards and lounge access aren’t everything, what more NRIs should know before getting an Indian credit cardFor Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), an Indian credit card offers significant benefits beyond convenience, including building a crucial CIBIL s...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
PhonePe wallet inactive? You will now be fined for not using itPhonePe is now charging a Rs 100 quarterly fee for inactive wallets. This fee applies if users have not made any financial transactions thr...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM 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
India launches UPI at department store in FranceIndia's digital payment system, UPI, has expanded its global reach with a launch at Galeries Lafayette in Nice, France. This move strengthe...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
NEET re-test nears amid admit card glitches, refund queriesCandidates are facing challenges downloading NEET-UG 2026 re-examination admit cards. The National Testing Agency is working to resolve tec...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
How a writer saved Rs 55,000 a year using 21 credit cards without paying interestA freelance translator uses 21 credit cards as a financial tool, saving Rs 50,000-55,000 annually by optimizing spending. Through meticulou...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
RBI plans simpler cross-border payment approvals to boost MSMEs, exporters: EY reportThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is looking to simplify cross-border payment approvals and reduce regulatory friction for businesses and exp...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
UPI and AI: 'Buy Rs 500 worth gold if price drops below Rs 16,000/g'; your wish is AI agent's command, and it can make UPI payments at your target priceThe P3P AI agent can complete a UPI payment without any human authentication. However, the human still stays in control. Currently, AI agen...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM 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
Over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts bring crores of Indians into formal banking system: Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts have integrated millions into formal banking. The Pradhan Man...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Mastercard to look beyond card biz; target tier 3 & 4 markets for growthMastercard is targeting India's expanding credit-on-UPI market. The company is looking beyond traditional card payments for future growth. ...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Banks are cutting credit card perks quietly; Learn how to get more value from your walletMany banks have recently reduced credit card rewards, cashback limits, and perks, prompting cardholders to reassess their spending strategi...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
BHIM Payments App records 300% surge in FY26 transactionsBHIM Payments App saw a significant 301% surge in transaction volumes during FY26. More users embraced the platform for daily purchases lik...
20 May, 2026, 03.20 PM IST