Banks, fintechs join forces to fight money laundering, terror financing under new platformIndia's financial sector has launched a new platform called ARIFAC. This brings together banks, NBFCs, payment firms, insurers, and other e...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
India launches UPI at department store in FranceIndia's digital payment system, UPI, has expanded its global reach with a launch at Galeries Lafayette in Nice, France. This move strengthe...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 launched to recognise the country’s leading cross-border businessesPayoneer and The Economic Times have launched the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026. These awards will celebrate Indian bu...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
India's digital fraud rate nearly double global average as scammers target existing accountsIndia's digital fraud rate in 2025 reached 7.1%, almost double the global average. This indicates growing online fraud risks as digital pay...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
China signs up 26 financial institutions to digital yuan cross-border payment platformThe agreement will allow participants to join the Cross-border e-CNY Transfer Services, or CBETS, an integrated cross-border settlement pla...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Razorpay begins IPO process; files confidential DRHP to raise Rs 5,000-6,000 croreFintech major Razorpay has officially commenced its IPO journey by filing its draft red herring prospectus with SEBI, aiming to raise Rs 5,...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman flags global risks, says PM Modi Govt ensuring supply stability amid crude, Hormuz pressuresUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India faces risks from crude prices, Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman targets Rahul Gandhi, says India's growth story belies Opposition's doom predictionsResponding to Rahul Gandhi's criticisms, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confidently proclaimed India as the fastest-growing major econ...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
RBI plans simpler cross-border payment approvals to boost MSMEs, exporters: EY reportThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is looking to simplify cross-border payment approvals and reduce regulatory friction for businesses and exp...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
India has capacity to repay 94% of its foreign debt in a single day, says Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis dismissed economic slowdown fears, stating India can repay 94% of foreign debt in a day and has reserves f...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Zelle to expand peer-to-peer payment service to India this yearZelle, a popular payment service, is set to launch in India later this year. This marks Zelle's first international expansion. The company ...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
India, Nepal launch cross-border remittance mechanism; links UPI, NPIIndia and Nepal have launched a new system for money transfers. This links India's UPI with Nepal's NPI. Citizens can now send money instan...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.48 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
Mobile data cost dips 97% to Rs 8 per GB, broadband users up 17x in 12 years of Modi govtInternet data costs have fallen dramatically by 97 percent since 2014, making it more affordable. This has led to a significant increase in...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
India, Nepal launch UPI-NPI linkage for real-time cross-border remittancesIndia and Nepal have unveiled a direct payment link between their respective UPI and NPI systems, revolutionizing cross-border remittances....
09 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Citi leverages AI to transform payments, boost efficiency and enhance cross-border transactionsCiti is leveraging AI to revolutionize its payments business, enhancing developer efficiency by up to 40% and streamlining complex cross-bo...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST