BHIM eyeing govt schemes, products to boost business growthLalitha Nataraj, chief executive officer of NPCI BHIM Services Ltd (NBSL), said the company is targeting largely untapped user segments and...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
RBI finalises digital banking fraud protection rules; introduces shadow reversal, extends relief to sole proprietorsVictims of digital payment fraud losing up to Rs 50,000 can now get up to Rs 25,000 compensation from banks, effective January 1, 2027. The...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
Meta makes a $900 million super-app move in IndiaCred founder Kunal Shah, a philosophy graduate, built his platform on exclusivity for high credit scorers, now processing over 40% of India...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Talent twist: Silicon Valley's India story takes an unexpected turnThe prospective appointment of Kunal Shah to a leadership position at WhatsApp exemplifies an emerging pattern: Indian founders are increas...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Zuckerberg bets on Kunal Shah for WhatsApp’s aggressive financial services, AI pushMeta's WhatsApp is set for a major financial services and AI push with Kunal Shah at the helm. This move aims to leverage AI agents and the...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Meta's India bet: Why Kunal Shah could be key to unlocking WhatsApp's business potentialMeta, owner of WhatsApp, is exploring ways to monetize its massive Indian user base. A potential minority stake in fintech startup Cred, le...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Why Meta’s Cred investment matters for WhatsApp Pay in IndiaMeta's substantial investment in Cred and appointing its founder Kunal Shah as global head of WhatsApp signals a major push into India's fi...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Foreign influence increasing over India's fintech sector: GTRI on Meta's investment in CredThink tank GTRI said that the deal gives Meta a foothold in one of the country's richest repositories of consumer financial-behaviour data,...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
UPI, Aadhaar banking drive 61% of MSME transactions; AI adoption rises: ReportA significant majority of retailers now feel more confident using digital platforms for daily operations, leading to increased digital paym...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.39 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
The smartphone is becoming India’s most important financial advisorIndia's financial landscape is rapidly digitizing, with smartphones becoming central to everyday money management. Once separate, banking a...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Why India’s digital ecosystem may define next phase of agentic AI and invisible computingIndia's unique relationship with technology, where smartphones serve as the sole device for millions, positions it as a crucial testing gro...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.46 AM IST
Singapore-based fintech company Aleta aims to expand operations into IndiaAleta Planet, a Singapore fintech firm, is set to enter the Indian market. The company will provide infrastructure for Visa debit cards, en...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Tech can lead to progress only if democratised: PM ModiAt Vivatech 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the necessity of democratizing technology for sustainable development, describing...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.42 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
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
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