MDR on UPI on the cards; Emergent enters unicorn clubThe government is mulling restoring MDR on UPI transactions for large merchants. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
16 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Exclusive: UPI merchant fee likely to be set at 5-7 basis points: sourcesThe move would mark a significant shift in India’s digital payments policy, six years after the government made UPI and RuPay debit card tr...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
UPI fees explained: Why the government plans to revive MDR and who will payThe central government is considering reintroducing a merchant discount rate on UPI transactions. This levy would apply only to large merch...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
CBSE Gulf exam row: Supreme Court posts assessment plea for next weekThe Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will hear next week petitions challenging the CBSE's assessment scheme for regular Class 12 students i...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
What is a Philately Passport and why are Bengaluru travellers lining up for it?A new Karnataka Philately Passport offers travelers a unique way to document journeys. Holders collect commemorative stamps and special pos...
14 Jul, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Anthropic rolls out rupee pricing for Claude AI in IndiaClaude Pro now starts at Rs 1,999 per month on an annual plan (about Rs 24,000 a year), rising to roughly Rs 2,399 per month for those who ...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Noida techie adds Rs 5 chocolate to unlock Rs 100 cashback for Rs 900 order, ends up getting only the chocolate and two amused delivery agentsA shopper added a chocolate to meet a cashback offer's minimum purchase value. His main product was cancelled, leaving only the small snack...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Anthropic rolls out rupee pricing for Claude AI in IndiaThis shows India's growing importance across Anthropic's markets. India accounts for about 6% of global Claude usage. The AI giant opened a...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
One click to sign up, twelve to leave: New York just called the subscription bluff. India should be nextNew York City enacted a click-to-cancel rule for online subscriptions. This rule requires easy online cancellation, mirroring the signup pr...
13 Jul, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Data center pipeline faces construction delays, cancellations to mount through 2027: BernsteinGlobal data center capacity faces delays and cancellations until after 2026. Power and supply chain constraints are significantly impacting...
12 Jul, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Flight status delayed or cancelled due to heavy rain? Here's when you can claim a refund, free meals and hotel accommodationIndian passengers have rights during monsoon flight disruptions. Airlines must offer refunds or alternative flights for cancellations due t...
10 Jul, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Claiming Section 80G tax deduction? You must report these additional details when filing your ITR for AY 2026-2027ITR Filing 2026: Income Tax Return forms now require additional details for Section 80G deductions. Taxpayers must report transaction refer...
09 Jul, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Biometric UPI transactions top 600 million in June, says NPCIBiometric UPI transactions surpassed 600 million in June, indicating strong user preference. This secure authentication method reduces reli...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
India's UPI to link with Indonesia's payment system, says PM ModiIndia's Unified Payments Interface will soon integrate with Indonesia's payment system. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this signifi...
07 Jul, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Rs 299 auto-debit you never signed up for? How that free 7-day trial can lead to UPI mandate for recurring debit - how to track these and revoke if neededOn the Google Play community page, a user recently shared a similar experience. They said, “I took a Rs 1 trial on Moj app, but Rs 699 was ...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
From QR codes to fraud risks: 7 essential UPI facts every user should knowWe begin this new series with Bala, a curious young learner, as he explores money concepts. His first lesson: understanding UPI and digital...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
NPCI plans to enable unified e-mandate tracking for all UPI appsThe National Payments Corporation of India is set to unify UPI e-mandate management for all third-party apps, allowing users to view subscr...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST