Pakistan sees room to improve FY27 outlook after Iran war ends, says Finance Minister AurangzebPakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb sees potential economic upsides for fiscal year 2027 following the end of the Iran conflict....
16 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Pakistan eyes more global bond issues, sees budget upside from Iran dealPakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated it's too early to revise the budget despite potential economic improvements post-Iran...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.13 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
Money market-volumes jump to record as bank lending boomsIndia's money markets are experiencing record activity. State-owned banks are borrowing more to fund strong credit demand. This surge in le...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Tokenisation could be the next big upgrade to India's market plumbingTokenisation represents financial assets as digital tokens on programmable blockchains, simplifying ownership and settlement. India's finan...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Crypto exchange Coinbase to introduce INR rails in IndiaCoinbase has launched direct rupee deposits and withdrawals in India, a move that gives it a significant advantage over rivals like Binance...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Retail central bank digital currency in circulation falls by 24% in FY26The value of retail central bank digital currency in circulation saw a significant drop of 24.08 percent in 2025-26. Despite this, the Rese...
29 May, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
RBI highlights strong banking sector health, says lenders can withstand severe shocksIn the fiscal year 2025-26, India's financial landscape demonstrated remarkable stability. Both banks and non-bank entities showcased solid...
29 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Sebi turns to ETFs, derivatives for debt market pushThe Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to introduce bond ETFs and derivatives to boost the corporate debt market. The reg...
27 May, 2026, 05.27 AM IST
Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey backs bond ETFs, tokenisation as debt fundraising nears Rs 9 lakh croreSebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey called for deeper development of India’s corporate bond market to support long-term economic growth. He hi...
26 May, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Sebi reviews easing disclosure for bonds, to pilot tokenised bond marketIndia's market regulator is considering similar disclosure rules for listed debt as for equities. This move aims to boost the corporate bon...
26 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Understanding India's evolving crypto discourseIndia is actively shaping its digital asset future. Authorities are implementing stricter rules for crypto platforms and transactions. Tax ...
25 May, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Why West’s crypto rules matter for East’s financial futureThe US CLARITY Act addressing legal uncertainty will shape global crypto regulation. Eastern hubs like the UAE and Singapore are moving ahe...
23 May, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Rewiring payments for the AI era: Inside PayU’s transformation playPayU is ramping up its AI-led payments push, building infrastructure for agentic commerce as UPI volumes surge and digital transactions sca...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Smaller UPI apps to demand fresh curbs on market leaders at NPCI meet: SourcesSmaller third-party UPI players are set to propose new curbs on market leaders like PhonePe, Google Pay, and Paytm to the NPCI. They aim to...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
UPI underdogs seek fair play; WhatsApp tightens scam defencesSmaller UPI players will meet NPCI to curb the growth of industry leaders PhonePe, Google Pay and Paytm. This and more in today’s ETtech To...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
India has issued 560 million tokens in the last one year: VisaAround 560 million card tokens have been issued in India since October 2022, when the Reserve Bank of India mandated tokenisation of cards ...
16 Nov, 2023, 06.01 AM IST