How a Rs 5 dispute ended Indian Railways paying Rs 10,000 as compensationIndian Railways must refund five rupees to a passenger. The railways also have to pay ten thousand rupees in costs. This follows a consumer...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT letting AI agents shop, pay for usersIt is not OpenAI's first attempt at e-commerce. The company late last year announced Instant Checkout, which allowed ChatGPT to scour the i...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
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
These 8 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 26% in 1 year, according to analystsIf oil prices stay at higher levels, some FPIs with exposure to the Indian banking sector through ETFs might decide to sell, putting these ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
PNG gas scam: Man clicked on bill link & kept losing money until Rs 31 lakh was drained; 21 others fell for the same fraudFake gas bill update scam: A cyber fraud has targeted 22 individuals in Thane, Maharashtra. Victims received fake gas bill update messages,...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Mastercard to look beyond card biz; target tier 3 & 4 markets for growthMastercard is targeting India's expanding credit-on-UPI market. The company is looking beyond traditional card payments for future growth. ...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
PNB customer alert: PSU bank suspends MasterCard network activity linked to RussiaPunjab National Bank customers using MasterCard for international transactions face continued suspension of services linked to Russia. This...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
UPI processes Rs 29.9 lakh crore in May; transaction volumes hit 23.2 billionDaily average transaction volumes rose to 748 million in May from 745 million in April, reflecting higher adoption of UPI for retail consum...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.09 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
Listed digital payment majors finally turn a corner in FY26Growth in the core payments business, expansion across credit products and wider adoption of revenue-generating payment instruments like cr...
29 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Hyderabad Metro to turn profitable next year with IRFC’s low-cost loan: Telangana Chief SecretaryHyderabad Metro is set to become profitable next year. Indian Railways Finance Corporation has provided a Rs 13,527 crore loan to refinance...
25 May, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
CBSE refund update for Class 12 students: Here’s who may get money back after payment glitchesCBSE refund update for Class 12 students: CBSE has announced refunds for Class 12 students who were charged extra while applying for scanne...
24 May, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
New PAN norms 2026: Where quoting is relaxed and where it’s now mandatoryNew Income Tax Rules, 2026 have relaxed PAN quoting for several transactions, including cash deposits and debit card applications. However,...
23 May, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Foreign transactions on ICICI Bank debit cards to get costlier: Check revised fee structure for Coral, Rubyx and many other cardsICICI Bank is set to implement revised charges on several debit cards, including a significant increase in Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC...
20 May, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
UPI processes 85% of India's payment volumes but just 9.5% of value; RTGS dominates at 68.6%UPI processed most payment transactions in India by volume in late 2025. RTGS handled significant value with low volume. NEFT offered versa...
19 May, 2026, 05.27 AM IST