ET World Leaders Forum 2026: AI will reshape payments, but trust will be the real battlegroundAI agents are increasingly performing purchases, which presents new payment challenges. Banks and networks must verify agent intent and tra...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
India orders removal of Google Firebase accounts after spotting scam patternOnline scams have become one of India's most pressing law enforcement challenges, with Indians losing nearly $2.4 billion in alleged cyber ...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Ebix and NSDL Payments Bank cross one crore registrations Under MSRTC NCMC Programmes.Over one crore NCMC RuPay smartcards were registered in five months. These cards now serve MSRTC concessional passengers across Maharashtra...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Cross-border payments, India’s global UPI push in focus at GFF 2026The seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 to be held in Mumbai from September 8 to 11, will bring together policymakers, ce...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
RBI's early FCNR(B) deposit scheme closure 'data-driven' or a policy U-turn? Governor Malhotra explainsRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra defended the FCNR(B) deposit scheme's early closure. He stated the decision was data-driven and a prudent cali...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Gujarat government raises income cap for unreserved category students for availing foreign study loansThe Gujarat government has increased the foreign study loan income threshold to ten lakh rupees per year. This update primarily aids middle...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Foreign Asset Disclosure Scheme 2026: From budget proposal to rollout - what residents and NRIs need to knowThe Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme, 2026 has moved from Budget proposal to implementation. This article explains its t...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
RBI measures lift FY27 BoP outlook to over $50 bn surplus, CAD seen at 1%: SBI ResearchFCNR(B) deposits: In FY27, India is anticipated to enjoy a balance of payments surplus amounting to USD 50 billion, driven by robust foreig...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Razorpay launches AI model trained on four billion paymentsRazorpay has launched an AI foundation model to enhance online payment success. This advanced system improves fraud detection and payment r...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Qatar launches new UPI route to send money to IndiaQatar Post, in partnership with India Post, has launched PosTransfer, a new remittance service aimed at simplifying money transfers. This s...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
RBI cuts FX swap window short after NRI deposits cross $50 billionThe Reserve Bank of India shortened its zero-cost FX swap facility for banks. This action followed substantial foreign deposit inflows from...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
How India's digital infrastructure opened global markets to Indian investorsIndian residents' outward remittances have significantly increased, reaching a record USD 31.73 billion by FY2023-24. Digital reforms and i...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Quote of the Day by legendary French author Victor Hugo: ‘It is nothing to die, it is frightful not…’ - Why are we choosing to exist instead of truly living?People frequently feel ensnared in their daily habits, losing sight of the joy that life's journey can bring. Echoing Victor Hugo's reflect...
16 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Foreign Assets Disclosure Scheme 2026: ₹1 crore limit, 30% tax and December 31 deadline — all you need to knowA new government scheme will open on August 16, 2026, for taxpayers to disclose foreign assets. This one-time voluntary disclosure scheme c...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Australia to make tech companies pay more outlets for content under reworked media lawThe changes also commit the government to giving 5% of funds raised under the scheme to the Australian Associated Press (AAP), the former...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
Presumptive taxation for professionals: The 50% rule remains-but what changes for deductions and losses under the new tax Act?The 50% presumptive taxation rule for professionals largely continues under the new Income-tax Act. However, Section 58(4) introduces a wid...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Kiren Rijiju says Amit Shah ready to reply to debate on student protests, seeks Opposition assuranceParliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the government is ready for a Lok Sabha debate. Home Minister Amit Shah will respond to ...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.33 PM IST