BRICS leaders push faster, cheaper cross-border payments, deeper use of local currenciesBRICS leaders are calling for faster and cheaper cross-border payments among member nations. They also support greater interoperability bet...
12 Sep, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
World’s biggest handshake at BRICS: Can it shake the world order?Modi, Xi and Putin’s BRICS meeting carries symbolic weight, but its impact will depend on deliverables. An expanded, divided BRICS faces in...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
De-dollarisation: BRICS takes a measured route, focuses on payments and not on common currencyThere is no mention of a common BRICS currency or a formal call for replacement of the US dollar. Instead, the document sticks to the more ...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
BRICS 2026 calls for bigger emerging-market voice in IMF, World Bank; criticises unilateral tariffsBRICS finance leaders urged greater emerging market representation in global financial institutions. They also advocated for increased loca...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
BRICS finance chiefs urge reform of global development financial institutionsBRICS finance ministers and central bank governors are calling for essential reforms within global institutions, with an aim to amplify the...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
FASTag users can now switch banks without changing tag as Nitin Gadkari launches OneTagIn a significant move for drivers, the Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has unveiled the OneTag system that allows motorists to conveniently ch...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Centralised interoperable digital layer can help bridge Rs 60 lakh crore MSME credit gap: ReportIndia's MSME sector faces a significant formal credit gap, with existing channels meeting limited debt demand. A new digital layer can conn...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
BRICS Business Forum 2026: Piyush Goyal urges nations to open markets, cut trade barriers and link payment systemsCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged BRICS nations to open markets and cut non-tariff barriers. He called for linking payment systems to fo...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
India's BRICS play may have a payment plan with no hard cashIndia is unlikely to back a common BRICS currency at the September 12-13 summit, instead favouring links between national payment systems a...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Fintechs must treat data as fiduciary duty, not business asset, says RBI Governor Sanjay MalhotraMumbai fintechs must treat user data as a fiduciary responsibility, not a business asset. RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra stressed trust is ke...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
NPCI working on protocols to authorise AI agents on UPI, says chairman Ajay Kumar ChoudharyIndia's NPCI is examining protocols for AI agent identification within the UPI ecosystem. This move aims to enable autonomous payments on t...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
BharatPe unveils BharatPe Flex at Global Fintech Fest 2026, brings credit into everyday UPI paymentsBharatPe unveiled BharatPe Flex, a new consumer credit offering built on UPI. This innovative product allows users to access credit limits ...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
UPI can do more tricks among BRICSIndia is championing the integration of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for cross-border digital transactions within BRICS countries. ...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
India seeks payment-system links in every FTA, Commerce Secy says: ReportIndia aims to link its payment systems with trading partners in new agreements. This strategy seeks to make cross-border payments faster an...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
RBI explores tokenising gold amid push to expand Unified Markets InterfaceThe Reserve Bank of India is exploring gold tokenisation for its Unified Markets Interface. This platform currently settles tokenised finan...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Indian travellers can now use UPI to pay at Singapore’s Resorts World SentosaIndian travellers can now use UPI to book and pay online for attractions and experiences at Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa, including Un...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
BRICS by BRICS: India's journey from seeking reforms to shaping global orderIndia's BRICS engagement has shifted from seeking a voice to offering indigenous solutions. The nation now actively shapes global order wit...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.40 PM IST