India is using digital payments more than ever before. UPI transactions have crossed 200 billion. More people are paying through QR codes, mobile apps, and online payment platforms. But there is a surprise. People are also using more cash. Read More | Is a Tech War
The India launch of Apple Pay has been delayed as the company continues talks with major Indian banks over payment commissions. Apple usually charges banks between 0.15 percent and 0.20 percent on every transaction made through Apple Pay in global markets. This is the standard
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 faceoff. At the center of the clash are two entrenched giants: Google Pay and PhonePe. Together, they control nearly 80% of India’s UPI transaction volume—an
Google Pay has rolled out a new feature called Pocket Money under its UPI Circle framework, aimed at making digital payments more accessible for people who may not have their own bank accounts. The feature is designed for dependents such as children, elderly family members,
The Fintech India Expo, co-located with the 33rd Convergence India Expo, was held from March 23–25, bringing together financial institutions, startups, regulators, and technology providers. Alongside it, the Fintech India Innovation Awards 2026 spotlighted how digital payments, lending innovation, regtech, and green banking are reshaping
The National Highways Authority of India is set to revise the annual FASTag pass fee from April 1, 2026, marking a modest increase for regular highway users. The prepaid toll plan, introduced last year at ₹3,000, will now cost ₹3,075 after a ₹75 hike. Revised FASTag
Apple Pay, one of Apple’s most widely used global services, may finally be headed to India in 2026. According to industry reports, the Cupertino-based technology company is laying the groundwork to introduce its digital payments platform in the country, a move that could reshape a
India’s digital payments ecosystem concluded 2025 on a strong footing, with transaction volumes and values climbing to their highest levels of the year in December. Data from payment systems indicate that platforms such as the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and FASTag were the primary drivers
Paytm is stepping up its overseas plans with fresh moves in Indonesia and Luxembourg, where it has set up two wholly owned subsidiaries to support its international expansion. The new entities will be incorporated through Paytm Cloud Technologies (PCTL), a fully owned arm of One97
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is headed to Cambodia through a new partnership between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and ACLEDA Bank Plc. The move will allow Indian travellers to make payments seamlessly at merchant outlets across Cambodia, while Cambodian users will be able to