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
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
Realme P4R 5G launched in India: Check price, offers, battery life and other featuresRealme has launched the P4R 5G in India, featuring a massive 8,000mAh battery and a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. The device boasts a ...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
This company is giving Americans a chance to become fitter by running more, offers massive discounts on Nike and New Balance sneakersMajor discounts are available on Nike Air Max Moto 2K and New Balance 740 sneakers at Urban Outfitters. The Nike model is down to $50 from ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.06 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
Tata Group units plan bond sales after year-long gap, bankers sayTwo Tata Group infrastructure units, Tata Steel and Tata Projects, are poised to re-enter the corporate bond market after a 15-month hiatus...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Car discounts June 2026: Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors roll out offers worth up to Rs 2.15 LakhMajor automakers like Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki, and Tata Motors are offering significant discounts and benefits on select car models througho...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.44 PM 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
MUFG’s new India fund; District goes sportingHappy Tuesday! Japan’s MUFG is doubling down on India just as a new wave of investors moves into the country’s startup market. This and mor...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.42 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
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
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
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
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
One soundbox soon for all payment apps as NPCI readies platformNPCI is developing a unified, interoperable soundbox system for UPI transactions, aiming to eliminate the need for merchants to use multipl...
18 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST