UPI MDR framework needs rationalisation to protect public trust: IIT Bombay reportThe report cautioned that public trust in UPI could be undermined if the proposed MDR framework is implemented in its present form, stressi...
11 Oct, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
India's quick commerce growth set to accelerate, food delivery to remain steady: ReportAccording to the report, India's quick commerce sector is witnessing consolidation, with net order value (NOV) growth for leading platforms...
11 Oct, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
India's quick commerce growth set to accelerate, food delivery to remain steady: ReportAccording to an Emkay report, India's quick commerce sector is projected to accelerate NOV growth to 21.6 percent in Q2FY27. Food delivery ...
11 Oct, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Apple Pay’s India launch shows how RBI’s outcome-based regulation lets technology evolveApple Pay was launched in India after significant regulatory developments by the Reserve Bank of India. This new payment option allows user...
09 Oct, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
UPI MDR rollout may be deferred beyond festive season to Jan 1; shares fall: ReportUPI MDR rollout: A proposal is under consideration to delay the implementation of Merchant Discount Rates for Unified Payments Interface. T...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Paytm, Mobikwik, Pine Labs shares crash up to 10%. What’s behind the sharp plunge?Paytm, Mobikwik and Pine Labs shares fall sharply as reports of a possible delay in UPI MDR implementation raise concerns over the fintech ...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Beyond the first export: How India’s SMBs can build lasting global businessesIndia’s exports hit a record in 2025-26, and SMBs account for nearly half of them. But as trade deals widen market access, Payoneer leaders...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Razorpay cofounder Shashank Kumar explains how ChatGPT ads will work in IndiaRazorpay has teamed up with OpenAI to introduce advertising on ChatGPT for Indian enterprises. This collaboration features well-known brand...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
UPI MDR spurs soundbox expansion beyond metrosThe industry has scope to increase soundbox deployments from about two crore to five crore over time, a top official at the National Paymen...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
IPO-bound Razorpay partners with OpenAI to help Indian brands advertise on ChatGPTUnder the partnership, Razorpay Engage, the company's customer engagement and marketing platform, will help brands prepare product catalogu...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
UPI volume rises 27% to touch 145 billion in first half of FY27This is against UPI volume 114 billion in during the April-September quarter of the previous financial year, according to data released by ...
02 Oct, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
October 2026 rule changes: No PUC, no fuel, higher Mumbai tolls, UPI charges and 4 more updatesOctober 2026 brings seven rule and policy changes that could affect motorists, businesses and consumers across India. The updates include D...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Your UPI payment just got a price tag: what it means for GST-registered taxpayersNPCI, which manages UPI, has brought in a merchant discount rate of 0.4% on certain person-to-merchant UPI payments above Rs 2,000.
01 Oct, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
UPI transaction volume dips to 24.07 billion in SeptemberTransaction volumes dipped 1.8% from 24.51 billion in August, while the value of transactions also fell marginally month on month. On a yea...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
AIMRA announces nationwide 'No UPI Day' on October 2 to protest against proposed MDR for UPI transactionsAIMRA is organizing a 'No UPI Day' on October 2 to protest against the proposed Merchant Discount Rate. The proposed charges are anticipate...
30 Sep, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
₹2,000+ UPI payment charges: SC refuses interim stay on 0.4% MDR, issues notice to govt, RBI, NPCI and othersThe Supreme Court has declined to grant an interim stay on the government’s new merchant discount rate policy. This policy imposes a 0.4% c...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Ministry of Finnace to engage with banks and traders to allay Merchant Discount Rate concernsIn an effort to shield consumers from additional Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges, the finance ministry is set to consult with the Indi...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.52 PM IST