Paytm, MobiKwik, Pine Labs shares rally up to 6% after govt announces UPI fees above Rs 2,000. Why brokerages are bullishPaytm, MobiKwik and Pine Labs are likely to remain in focus after the government announced MDR on select UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. F...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
- NPCI unveils UPI MDR; Meta's new child safety measures
The NPCI has finalised the long-awaited MDR framework for UPI transactions, paving the way for changes to the payments ecosystem. This and ...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Indian diaspora deposits boost capital account to $33.5 billion surplus in July, RBI data showsOverseas deposits from the Indian diaspora significantly boosted the country's capital account surplus. This inflow helped offset the overa...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
No smartphone, no internet? PhonePe brings UPI to 220 million feature-phone usersAt the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, PhonePe announced UPI 123Pay support for its app on feature phones, taking the SMS-based, intern...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
India’s current account deficit more than doubles to $7 billion in July as trade gap expandsIndia's current account deficit grew to seven billion dollars in July. This widening gap occurred as merchandise imports outpaced exports s...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Stage being set for levying UPI transaction fee: Cong slams govtCongress criticizes the government's UPI transaction notification. The party claims this move sets a stage for future user fees. This notif...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
World’s biggest handshake at BRICS: Can it shake the world order?Modi, Xi and Putin’s BRICS meeting carries symbolic weight, but its impact will depend on deliverables. An expanded, divided BRICS faces in...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
India, Russia explore digital currency payments for trade in cross-border breakthroughIndia and Russia are exploring digital currency payments for bilateral trade, potentially opening a faster route for cross-border settlemen...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
India has shown ‘quite a lot of resilience’ to oil price shock, says IMF as it welcomes stronger statistical frameworkAcknowledging India's strength in weathering increased energy prices, the International Monetary Fund has praised the country's economic st...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
India's BRICS play may have a payment plan with no hard cashIndia is unlikely to back a common BRICS currency at the September 12-13 summit, instead favouring links between national payment systems a...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Fintechs must treat data as fiduciary duty, not business asset, says RBI Governor Sanjay MalhotraMumbai fintechs must treat user data as a fiduciary responsibility, not a business asset. RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra stressed trust is ke...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
'Fintechs must treat data as fiduciary duty, not business asset,' says RBI Governor Sanjay MalhotraReserve Bank of India governor Sanjay Malhotra stressed data fiduciary responsibility for fintechs. He stated that user data must be treate...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
NRO account for NRIs: Which funds can be deposited, tax on interest and repatriation rulesFor NRIs, establishing or converting an existing bank account is vital upon confirming non-residence status. An NRO account facilitates the...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
India needs stronger export push as energy imports drive trade deficits with BRICS nations: BRICS CCI ChairmanIndia must increase exports to BRICS nations to counter trade deficits from energy imports. Greater focus is needed on export promotion and...
10 Sep, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Indians can use crypto to buy groceries, fuel and gold through overseas gift-card platformsIndians can use cryptocurrencies to buy goods and services domestically through overseas fintech platforms that convert stablecoins and oth...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
$127 billion deposits raise new rupee risk as banks face future FX interest billsWith over $127 billion raised in overseas FX deposits since June, Indian banks are now confronting a risky situation regarding unhedged fut...
08 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
India bonds pare gains as oil spike tames FCNR boostEarly Thursday trading saw Indian government bonds lose their initial gains as stronger dollar inflows were overshadowed by soaring oil pri...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.46 PM IST