Merchant fee on UPI rolling out as transaction floor set at Rs 2,000India has exempted transactions up to ₹2,000 via UPI and RuPay debit cards from charges. This move allows for the reintroduction of merchan...
15 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Central database may be used for financial oversight, risk monitoringIndia's government plans to expand Cersai's database for better financial risk monitoring. This initiative aligns with the phased rollout o...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Ten ways to thank Trump: Kennedy Center's proposed inscriptions surface in court filing amid legal fight and cash crunchThe Kennedy Center board plans to add President Donald Trump's name to the building. This proposal comes amid a legal battle over the cultu...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Why it’s getting harder for Tata Sons to resist an IPOThe RBI reportedly rejected Tata Sons’ request for exemption from rules requiring upper-layer NBFCs to list publicly. The decision could in...
13 Sep, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Karnataka government to fund 100 startups with Rs 25 crore for pilot projects in government departmentsSelected startups can get work orders of up to Rs 25 lakh each for pilot projects under an initiative called Government First under goverme...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
FM Sitharaman pushes RBI to sharpen digital rupee as tokenisation takes offFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged the Reserve Bank of India to advance digital rupee pilots. She highlighted tokenisation's role in...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
BRICS fin mins, central bank chiefs raise concerns on unilateral trade and finance-related measuresBRICS finance ministers and central bank governors voiced concerns over unilateral trade measures. They backed efforts for cross-border pay...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
Sitharaman calls AI a ‘double-edged sword’, urges soft-touch regulation and faster digital rupee pushFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted artificial intelligence as a double-edged sword for financial systems. She advocated for a ...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
GFF 2026: AI adoption is no longer a choice; responsible adoption is, says FM SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed responsible AI adoption over avoidance. Institutions must manage AI risks and avoid legacy sys...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
₹1 crore penalty on Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company over mis-selling of a deferred annuity policy to an 88-year-old senior citizenAn 88-year-old was sold a deferred annuity policy despite age restrictions, leading to a Rs 1 crore penalty for Canara HSBC Life. IRDAI fou...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
California governor signs laws aimed at protecting kids from risks of social media, AI chatbotsThe laws will penalize large social media companies up to $1 million per child if they are found negligent of harming children through thei...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed resigns as WHO regional head after fraud allegationsSaima Wazed, WHO Southeast Asia head, resigned Wednesday following fraud investigations. The UN health agency had placed her on unpaid admi...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
GFF 2026: SBI sees FCNR liquidity deployment taking 3-4 months, eyes agentic AI for bankingState Bank of India anticipates deploying foreign currency deposits over three months. The bank is enhancing artificial intelligence adopti...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Agentic payments could test India’s data-localisation rules: Cashfree’s Reeju DattaIndia's payment rules may require review as AI agents transact for consumers. Personal AI agents could store card credentials outside the c...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Sebi fines two Jindal Steel designated persons for trading-window violationsSebi has fined two designated persons of Jindal Steel & Power Rs 1 lakh each for trading in the company’s shares and stock options during t...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
GFF 2026: RBI flags speed, concentration, opacity as key risks as AI use grows in financeReserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Rohit Jain addressed emerging technology risks. He noted speed, concentration, and opacity as key con...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
GFF 2026: PM Modi asks fintech industry to turn agentic AI, tokenisation, quantum potential into real-world impactPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai. He urged the fintech industry to convert new possibilities...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.27 PM IST