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...
UIDAI working to take Aadhaar global, says CEO Saurabh VijayThe Unique Identification Authority of India is planning to expand Aadhaar globally. This initiative aims to benefit non-resident Indians a...
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...
GFF 2026: After KYC, SBI chief flags ‘Know Your Agent’ as AI enters bankingAgentic AI's growing use in finance necessitates new checks beyond customer identification. Banks may develop a 'Know Your Agent' framework...
‘99% accuracy is not enough’: SBI chairman lays out three rules for trusted AIFinancial institutions must build trust into agentic AI systems from the outset. These systems require 100% accuracy and consistent perform...
CDSL’s IPO jackpot comes with a valuation catch. Jefferies sets Rs 1,315 targetJefferies retained a Hold on CDSL with a Rs 1,315 target, implying 7% downside from Rs 1,414.90. While the IPO revival could add 3–4% to ea...
Should you have multiple bank accounts? Here’s how many you really needShould you keep all your money in one bank account or spread it out? While multiple accounts can aid in budgeting and offer deposit insuran...
Blue Machines AI unveils speech-to-text model built for India's BFSI sectorBlue Machines AI has launched Aurora, a new speech-to-text model for Indian financial services. This model is designed for real-time multil...
Gold lending industry to witness nearly 28% CAGR over FY26-28E: Motilal Oswal ReportIndia's gold lending industry is projected to witness approximately 28 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over FY26-28E, driven by...
EPFO: Check EPF balance; download passbook, activate UAN & more; 5 EPF services available on Umang appThe EPFO has now made it possible for users to generate and activate their UAN directly via the UMANG app. This innovative approach incorpo...
Can an NRI be a nominee for PPF, NSC or SCSS? Here’s what happens to the money after the account holder diesNRIs can now be nominees for India's small-savings schemes like PPF and NSC, a change from 2023. While they can receive proceeds, repatriat...
Spreadsheets still eat up 70% of treasury teams’ time as agentic AI promises sharper forecastsTreasury teams spend much time on manual tasks, hindering strategic work. Spreadsheet use causes forecast variances, impacting liquidity ma...
Will I inherit my family’s land in India if I become an NRI?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I would like to understand what happens to my rights over inherited agricultural land in India if I acquire forei...
Want NSE shares before the IPO? Here’s how the unlisted market worksThe National Stock Exchange’s anticipated IPO nears, prompting investors to consider buying unlisted shares now or waiting for the public o...
Faster KYC, nods key to boosting FDI flows: Piyush GoyalThe minister was speaking at the end of his official visit to Japan, where he held a series of high-level engagements aimed at accelerating...
Banks, FIU-IND work on sharper framework to flag money mule accountsBanks are enhancing suspicious transaction reporting for money mule accounts. They aim for better analysis and pattern identification by th...
Abhishek Banerjee's bank account reactivated following KYC update, Calcutta HC disposes of TMC MP's pleaThe Calcutta High Court disposed of Abhishek Banerjee's petition regarding his frozen bank accounts. His accounts and cards were reactivate...