UPI MDR may return for large merchants: What it means for your digital paymentsIndia's government is considering a small Merchant Discount Rate for large UPI retailers. This potential change aims to create a sustainabl...
18 Jul, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Did PM Modi announce a Rs 25 lakh monthly income scheme? Here's the truthA fake video using artificial intelligence shows Prime Minister Modi promoting an investment scheme. This fraudulent platform falsely promi...
17 Jul, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
MDR on UPI on the cards; Emergent enters unicorn clubThe government is mulling restoring MDR on UPI transactions for large merchants. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
16 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Anthropic rolls out rupee pricing for Claude AI in IndiaClaude Pro now starts at Rs 1,999 per month on an annual plan (about Rs 24,000 a year), rising to roughly Rs 2,399 per month for those who ...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
AI making phishing harder to spot even for the tech savvy: CERT-In chiefSanjay Bahl says AI has amplified existing cyber threats, underscoring the need for stronger cyber hygiene, continuous monitoring and regul...
14 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Anthropic rolls out rupee pricing for Claude AI in IndiaThis shows India's growing importance across Anthropic's markets. India accounts for about 6% of global Claude usage. The AI giant opened a...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
The waiting game: Why the UK’s stablecoin moment is nowGlobal stablecoin market value exceeds three hundred billion dollars, dominated by US dollar denominations. The United Kingdom faces a stra...
10 Jul, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
RBI is right to act on digital payment fraud. But some safeguards need sharper designCyber fraud complaints and losses are increasing significantly in India's digital payment system. The Reserve Bank of India has proposed ne...
10 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Giving more credit where credit's dueCredit card firms now prioritize existing clients over new ones. They offer enhanced credit and personalized benefits to loyal customers. U...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Evolving nature of digital payment system in IndiaIndia's digital payment landscape is rapidly evolving, prompting policy discussions. Experts convened to address emerging challenges and ne...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
ETtech in-depth: Pay Rs 99 via UPI, get access to Telegram’s privacy abuse economyTelegram has long been known as a place where pirated films, books, newspaper PDFs, exam material and banned content resurface quickly afte...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
Biometric UPI transactions top 600 million in June, says NPCIBiometric UPI transactions surpassed 600 million in June, indicating strong user preference. This secure authentication method reduces reli...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Inside Telegram’s leak economy; Flipkart employees’ latest windfallNon-consensual image rings are turning small UPI transfers into tickets to abusive, closed Telegram groups. This and more in today’s ETtech...
07 Jul, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
Rs 299 auto-debit you never signed up for? How that free 7-day trial can lead to UPI mandate for recurring debit - how to track these and revoke if neededOn the Google Play community page, a user recently shared a similar experience. They said, “I took a Rs 1 trial on Moj app, but Rs 699 was ...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.45 AM 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
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
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