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
Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets states for smooth shift to VB-G RAM G schemeRural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met state counterparts to ensure the smooth rollout of a new employment guarantee program ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM 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
SpiceJet funding crunch delays pilot pay, messages show, as it seeks state-backed loanSpiceJet is delaying pilot salaries since March, seeking an emergency government loan to stabilize operations amid rising fuel costs and re...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Paytm plans 10% staff increase in AI pivot, to lay off 400The increase would mark a roughly 10% increase in its headcount that stands at about 40,000 employees. Paytm is also laying off 1% of its s...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
What's brewing? FinMin seeks gold lending info from banksIn a communique to banks on Friday evening, the Department of Financial Services sought data on value and quantity of gold metal loans (GML...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Bengaluru professional says Mumbai's biggest surprise wasn't its weather or traffic, but this everyday experienceA talent acquisition manager's viral LinkedIn post highlights Mumbai's auto-rickshaw drivers' unexpected courtesy. After a driver went out ...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
PNG gas scam: Man clicked on bill link & kept losing money until Rs 31 lakh was drained; 21 others fell for the same fraudFake gas bill update scam: A cyber fraud has targeted 22 individuals in Thane, Maharashtra. Victims received fake gas bill update messages,...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Nazara Technologies allots 1.82 crore warrants, gets Rs 118.5 crore in upfront paymentNazara Technologies has approved the preferential allotment of over 1.82 crore warrants to investors. These warrants are convertible into e...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
World Cup players to earn $5,000 each day for clubs from $355M FIFA fundFootball clubs worldwide will receive substantial payments from FIFA for players selected for the upcoming World Cup. A fund of $355 millio...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Why has the average mortgage payment crossed $2,000, and how can you lower yours as mortgage rates remain stubbornly high in 2026?The average mortgage payment has surged past $2,000 for the first time, reaching $2,005 as high mortgage rates, rising home prices, and per...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Kerala CM Satheesan tables white paper, flags debt burden; Opposition hits backKerala's budgetary practices are facing intense analysis. A recent white paper discloses staggering liabilities amounting to ₹5.07 lakh cro...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Owner, broker dispute leads to Rs 70,000 loss for tenants: Renters forced to vacate the property near DLF Gurgaon even after paying rentThree tenants in Gurgaon faced eviction from their rented flat. They claim to have lost ₹70,000 after paying rent and a security deposit to...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
IIM alumnus travels to Pune to hand over first salary in cash to parents, their reaction melts internetAn IIM graduate surprised his parents in Pune by presenting his first salary in cash. Ashwajeet Kamble recreated a cherished memory of his ...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Dividend alert! Last date to buy RIL, HDFC AMC and 14 other stocks for dividend rewards. Do you own any?A total of 16 stocks, including Reliance Industries, HDFC AMC, Bank of Baroda and others, are set to turn ex-dividend on June 5, making tod...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Mastercard to look beyond card biz; target tier 3 & 4 markets for growthMastercard is targeting India's expanding credit-on-UPI market. The company is looking beyond traditional card payments for future growth. ...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST