FM Nirmala Sitharaman targets Rahul Gandhi, says India's growth story belies Opposition's doom predictionsResponding to Rahul Gandhi's criticisms, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confidently proclaimed India as the fastest-growing major econ...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
ATMs hungry, but not for more cashMany Indians face empty ATMs despite ample cash in circulation. This is due to serious disruptions in cash movement. UPI's rapid rise and i...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
India, Canada aim to seal free trade deal by November-end, Goyal says Carney 'shaved off a month'India and Canada are working towards a free trade agreement. Talks are progressing with a target for conclusion by year-end. This pact aims...
27 May, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
India and the new economics of constraintIndia is attempting to rise in a world shaped increasingly by AI, fractured supply chains, geopolitical rivalry, slowing globalisation, and...
26 May, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Paytm shares climb 5% after Q4 results. Do Jefferies, Goldman Sachs and Bernstein see further upside?Paytm's parent company, One 97 Communications, reported a profit of Rs 184 crore for the fourth quarter. This led to a significant rally in...
07 May, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
CashKaro grows 72% to Rs 600 cr, enables over Rs 10,000 cr in sales to partner brandsCashKaro's growth, driven by efficiency and AI, enabled over Rs 10,000 crore in sales for partner brands. The company highlights the growin...
05 May, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
It's popular mechanics 101: India’s edge lies in using AI to enhance human productivity, not replace itThe piece argues that AI is not an inevitable force shaping economic outcomes; rather, societies decide how its benefits are distributed. H...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
India outlines two-phased DPI roadmap to achieve $30 trillion economy by 2047India plans a two-phase strategy for Digital Public Infrastructure. DPI 2.0 from 2025 to 2035 builds capable citizens. DPI 3.0 from 2035 to...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
TRAI seeks stakeholder input to boost public Wi-Fi expansion across IndiaTelecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday released a consultation paper on the "Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in Indi...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Husband takes Rs 25.06 lakh loan in wife’s name, runs off with car, jewellery & then seeks maintenance; HC slaps Rs 15 lakh cost on him for false affidavitA husband took Rs 25.6 lakh personal loans in his wife's name, spent the money on a lavish lifestyle, and fled with her car and jewellery. ...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
India's UPI miracle has a money problem; can Budget 2026 fix it?Union Budget News: India's UPI digital payment system faces a crucial decision ahead of Budget 2026. While UPI has revolutionized transacti...
18 Jan, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
Budget 2026: Payment facilitators may push for UPI subsidy hikeAs the government prepares for its next budget, payment system operators are calling for a decisive increase in subsidies for UPI merchant ...
19 Nov, 2025, 12.14 AM IST
UPI payments to be charged? RBI Governor clarifiesRBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra confirmed no proposal for UPI charges exists currently, clarifying his earlier remarks on its long-term sustainabil...
01 Oct, 2025, 03.41 PM IST
Can UPI stay free forever? RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says someone has to bear the costReserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra suggests Unified Payments Interface may not remain free. He highlights the costs associated ...
06 Aug, 2025, 01.28 PM IST
Paytm shares fall 10%: What is MDR and why fintech players want government to introduce it?Paytm shares declined following the Finance Ministry's denial of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions. This sparked investor co...
12 Jun, 2025, 01.33 PM IST
UPI incentive of Rs 1,500 crore 'insufficient' to sustain digital payment ecosystem: Payments Council of IndiaThe Payments Council of India has expressed concerns about the sustainability of the digital payments ecosystem due to the zero MDR policy ...
20 Mar, 2025, 02.09 PM IST
UPI transaction fee debate resurfaces as PhonePe & Google Pay cash in on Paytm's fallThe dominance of PhonePe and Google Pay in the UPI market has sparked discussions about introducing fees on merchant transactions. Fintech ...
11 Mar, 2024, 12.53 PM IST