BharatPe has launched BharatPe Flex, a new credit-on-UPI service powered by YES BANK. This allows users to make UPI payments using a pre-approved credit line instead of paying directly from their bank account. The service aims to give users more flexibility while continuing to use
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
India’s banking sector is widening digital access for Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) payments. As more lenders add EPFO services to their online banking platforms, it is important to simplify contribution payments for employers and businesses. The move comes amid the government’s broader push to modernise provident
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
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has raised concerns over probable cybersecurity risks in the banking sector linked to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Citing the potential threat posed by tools such as ‘Mythos’, developed by Anthropic, she has warned of the growing adoption of AI across financial
The 33rd edition of the Convergence India Expo 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, was nothing short of a spectacular, future-forward showcase of technology and innovation. Flawlessly executed and packed with high-impact experiences, the expo brought together cutting-edge solutions, visionary ideas, and some of
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 National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) rolled out its ‘UPI One World’ wallet service for international delegates attending the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The initiative enables inbound foreign travellers from over 40 countries to make real-time Person-to-Merchant (P2M) digital payments across
As India strengthens its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech ecosystems, the spotlight turns to the Fintech India Innovation Awards 2026 - a prestigious platform celebrating innovation, leadership, and transformative impact across the financial technology landscape. Designed to recognise breakthrough ideas and future-ready
BharatPe has stepped into the UPI-linked credit space with the launch of ‘Pay Later with BharatPe’, developed in partnership with YES Bank. Powered by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the offering marks a key expansion of BharatPe’s financial services portfolio, aimed at improving