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UPI MDR framework needs rationalisation to protect public trust: ReportUPI, a public digital infrastructure, has generated significant convenience for users and productivity gains for the economy, with its long...
UPI MDR framework needs rationalisation to protect public trust: IIT Bombay reportThe report cautioned that public trust in UPI could be undermined if the proposed MDR framework is implemented in its present form, stressi...
AI crowds out fresh grads at Wall Street tech hubs in IndiaThe landscape of entry-level employment for Indian graduates is shifting dramatically due to advancements in AI. As machines tackle more mu...
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analystsIn the short term, be ready for volatility, and do not mistake the passing of one big event for an all-clear. In the long term, give up try...
The next phase of India’s digital payments dominance: Trusted AI-led agentic commerce, Visa’s Sethi saysIndia’s digital payments ecosystem is a “showcase for the world”. The infrastructure is ready to take the next leap: agentic commerce, wher...
GST Council may clear sweeping compliance reforms; e-commerce sellers, genuine buyers to get reliefThe GST Council will assess various procedural reforms aimed at simplifying tax compliance for businesses. Proposed measures include enabli...
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analystsWhat is needed in the markets these days is realism. Not fear or gloom, but a clear-eyed acceptance of where things actually stand. Realism...
Apple Pay launches in India: iPhone XR and later supported, Apple Pay VP Jennifer Bailey on why nowApple Pay has finally launched in India, more than a decade after its US debut. The service is initially available on iPhone, iPad and Appl...
New indicator for New India: 25 stocks whose numbers can reveal what is in store for the economy and the stock marketFor decades, there was a familiar way to understand the Indian consumer. Economists waited for GDP, industrial production, inflation, credi...
ETMarkets NRI Talk | AI’s 30x sales premium: Apurva Sheth on OpenAI, Anthropic and the valuation debateOpenAI and Anthropic are reportedly commanding valuations that translate into roughly 30-38 times price-to-sales, compared with around 3.7 ...
IRDAI's commission reset impact; ETSA winner Progcap’s next betHappy Friday! IRDAI's overhaul plan could significantly impact the new-age insurance distribution industry. This and more in today’s ETtech...
Banks warn AI shopping bots raise scam, fraud and data-privacy risksTechnology companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Meta are increasingly promoting AI chatbots as shopping tools, envisioning a f...
Pine Labs shares rise after Rs 934 crore block deal; Mastercard likely sells stakeMastercard Asia Pacific is approximately selling its entire Pine Labs stake. This block deal involves 49.7 million shares valued up to Rs 8...
Pine Labs shares can rally 30%, says Motilal Oswal after initiating coverage with Buy. Here’s whyPine Labs shares gained after Motilal Oswal initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a Rs 250 target, implying 30% upside. The brokerage se...
UPI's free lunch is over: Why the 0.4% MDR charge is fair, needed and overdueDigital payment charges are necessary for service efficiency and wider reach. Person-to-person and small transactions remain free from new ...
Paytm karo, back in vogue again: Can the stock reclaim IPO price after 5 years and 480% rally?Paytm shares have rebounded over 480% from their lifetime low but remain 20% below the Rs 2,150 IPO price. The introduction of MDR on selec...
UPI MDR could bring transaction value into payment apps’ market-share battle, industry executives sayThe new revenue stream could also draw banks and ecommerce companies into consumer UPI. Pine Labs chairman, managing director and chief exe...
‘Open is the word’: Juspay’s Ishan Sharma on population-scale payments, agentic payments and building from India for the worldIn an exclusive interview with The Economic Times at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Juspay’s Ishan Sharma reflected on 12 years of solving p...
From UPI to cash? Retailers warn new MDR could hit small merchants ahead of festive seasonRetailers Association of India warns new UPI fees could reverse digital payment gains. Small merchants may shift transactions back to cash,...
PayU unveils AI-powered fraud liability protectIn a move to safeguard Indian merchants, PayU has launched its groundbreaking AI-driven Fraud Liability Protect solution. This offering is ...