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Fintech
UPI Goes Live in Greece: Eurobank Launches Instant Money Transfers to India
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has expanded its international footprint with the launch of a new remittance service in Greece…
UPI in Seychelles: India Signs Deal to Expand Digital Payments Network
Indian travellers visiting the Seychelles may soon be able to make payments using UPI, following a new agreement signed between…
CRED Launches AI Credit Coach to Simplify Credit Scores & Boost Financial Awareness
India’s popular fintech platform CRED has rolled out an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered credit coaching feature to help users better understand…
RBI Tightens AI Rules for Banks, Seeks End to ‘Black Box’ Systems with New Governance Framework
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a new governance framework that would require lenders to keep tighter control…
Why Did Meta Bet $900 Million on CRED? The Strategy Behind Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp Move
Meta made a $900 million investment in Indian fintech startup CRED. This is more than just another startup deal. It…
SBI Flags ₹6,300 Crore Banking Fraud: UPI Emerges as Biggest Scam Gateway
India’s largest lender, the State Bank of India (SBI), has reported banking frauds worth more than ₹6,300 crore over the…
India’s Digital Payments Network Now Live at 4.5 Million Cambodian Merchants: UPI Expands Global Reach
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has expanded its international footprint. The payment system is now available at around 4.5 million…
What Is BharatPe Flex? How to Sign Up, Key Features and Benefits Explained
BharatPe has launched BharatPe Flex, a new credit-on-UPI service powered by YES BANK. This allows users to make UPI payments…
Major Financial Changes From June 1: What UPI Users and Taxpayers Need To Know
Several new financial rules have come into effect from June 1, 2026. These changes are for UPI users, ATM customers…
UPI Crosses 200 Billion Transactions: Why Are Indians Still Using More Cash?
India is using digital payments more than ever before. UPI transactions have crossed 200 billion. More people are paying through…
SBI Life Teams Up With Datamatics to Bring Agentic AI Into Insurance Underwriting
India’s private insurer, SBI Life Insurance, has partnered with Datamatics to deploy agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI)-led underwriting systems. The aim…
Apple Pay India Launch Delayed Over Fee Dispute With Banks
The India launch of Apple Pay has been delayed as the company continues talks with major Indian banks over payment…
Cyber-Suraksha.ai: SEBI’s Big Move Against AI-Based Cyberattacks
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), India’s market regulator, has formed a new task force called “Cyber-suraksha. ai”.…
EPFO Digital Push Gains Pace: Banks Expand Online Payment Access for Employers
India’s banking sector is widening digital access for Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) payments. As more lenders add EPFO services…
PhonePe Launches AI Tool to Reduce Internal Processes from Weeks to Minutes
Digital payments major PhonePe has rolled out a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool. They aim to reduce the time required…
Is a Tech War Brewing Over India’s UPI? Who Will Lose Control?
India’s digital payments battlefield is heating up—and this time, it’s not just a skirmish. It’s shaping into a full-blown corporate…
No More Free UPI? Survey Reveals Strong User Backlash to Charges
Nearly three out of four users in India say they would abandon the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) if transaction fees…
Google Pay’s ‘Pocket Money’ Feature Lets You Pay Without a Bank Account — Here’s How
Google Pay has rolled out a new feature called Pocket Money under its UPI Circle framework, aimed at making digital…
Fintech India Innovation Awards 2026: A Look at this Year’s Standout Performers
The Fintech India Expo, co-located with the 33rd Convergence India Expo, was held from March 23–25, bringing together financial institutions,…
RBI Tightens Digital Payment Security Norms, Signals Shift Beyond OTP-Authentication
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has pushed for stricter digital payment security norms, effective from April 1, 2026. The…
