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Kochi, India - April 09, 2026: Gold loans in India have long been trusted for quick access to credit. The process, however, remains largely manual, time-bound and operationally intensive. Wizzmoni, a flagship brand of Wizz Financial, is now redefining that experience. Wizzmoni has introduced India's first fully Automated Gold Loan Machine, a breakthrough innovation that enables customers to complete the entire gold loan journey, from onboarding to disbursement, in real time. This is not just a ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Sandeep Ghosh has decided to swipe out of Visa after more than four years of steering the payments giant's operations across India and South Asia. Visa Inc. has announced that Sandeep Ghosh is stepping down from his role as group country manager for India and South Asia. The company confirmed that a successor has already been identified and will be announced shortly. Ghosh joined Visa in March 2022 and played a key role in expanding the company's digital payments footprint and strengthe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): India's digital payment infrastructure has entered a phase of deep structural maturity, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) now firmly at the core of the country's retail payments architecture, according to a new report by CareEdge. The report noted, "digital payments now account for 93 per cent of payment value and 99.8 per cent of transaction volume as of 9MFY26." Also Read | Bhavna Bhargava Honey Trap Case: Ex-Serviceman Lured, Threatened With False R ...Read More >
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is revolutionizing the country's payment infrastructure by dominating low-value transactions and expanding internationally. With digital payments now making up 99.8% of transaction volume, UPI is becoming the default rail for retail payments, overshadowing traditional methods like debit cards and prepaid instruments. India's digital payment landscape has reached a pivotal stage of structural advancement, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) now serv ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): India's digital payment infrastructure has entered a phase of deep structural maturity, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) now firmly at the core of the country's retail payments architecture, according to a new report by CareEdge. The report noted, "digital payments now account for 93 per cent of payment value and 99.8 per cent of transaction volume as of 9MFY26." As per the report, traditional payment instruments such as debit cards and prepaid instru ...Read More >
Lucknow, Apr 6 (PTI) Bharti Airtel on Monday said it has deployed more than 4,300 new 5G sites across eastern Uttar Pradesh in the last 12 months, boosting its network presence in the region. The large-scale network expansion was undertaken across 48 districts of the UP East circle, covering 34 million people across urban centres, growth towns and remote rural villages. By adding an average of 12 new sites every day, Airtel has accelerated the rollout of high-speed connectivity, ensuring custom ...Read More >
The Indian IPO market is witnessing a remarkable surge in preliminary filings, with 38 companies submitting papers to SEBI in March 2026, signalling robust issuer confidence and strategic regulatory compliance despite prevailing market volatility. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Key Points A total of 38 companies filed preliminary IPO papers with SEBI in March 2026, a sharp increase from previous years, indicating improved issuer sentiment and regulatory considerations. High-profile com ...Read More >
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has achieved a new milestone with record transaction volumes, solidifying its position as a leading digital payment system and expanding its global footprint. Key PointsUPI transactions in India hit a record 22.64 billion in March, showcasing the rapid adoption of digital payments.The volume of UPI transactions increased by 24% compared to the previous year, highlighting significant growth in usage.UPI now accounts for 85% of all digital transactions in ...Read More >
UPI hit a record 22.64 billion transactions in March 2026 worth 29.53 lakh crore rupees, driven by wider digital adoption, with security a key focus for regulators and firms India's real-time payments infrastructure recorded its highest-ever monthly activity in March 2026, underscoring the rapid expansion of digital transactions across the country. India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), operated by the National Payments Corporation of India, processed 22.64 billion transactions during the m ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Transaction through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) touched a record high of 22.64 billion in volume terms in March. "UPI achieves 22.64 Bn transaction count in March'26! Thank you, India, for embracing digital payments and driving this revolution forward. Let's continue the journey of transforming the way we transact!," Department of Financial Services said in a post on X. In volume terms, 22.64 billion transactions were carried during the month as compared to 18.3 ...Read More >
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has achieved a new milestone with a record number of transactions in March, demonstrating its growing dominance in the digital payments landscape and expanding global reach. Key PointsUPI transactions in India hit a record 22.64 billion in March, showcasing the rapid adoption of digital payments.UPI combines ease of use with strong security measures, including two-factor authentication, making it a preferred payment method.UPI accounts for 85% of all dig ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharti Airtel on Thursday announced that it has reached a major milestone of 650 million customers globally, making it the second-largest telecom operator in the world by subscriber base. The telecom company, led by Sunil Bharti Mittal, has built a strong presence across India and Africa. In India alone, Airtel has over 368 million mobile users, , according to data from GSMA Intelligence. This includes 13 million homes connected through fixed broadband and 1 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded 22.64 billion transactions in March 2026, reflecting continued growth in digital payments across the country, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) said on Wednesday. In a post on X, the department said, "UPI achieves 22.64 Bn transaction count in March'26! Thank you, India, for embracing digital payments and driving this revolution forward." Also Read: India's economy puts up brave front as GST, auto sales and UPI payments surge despit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded 22.64 billion transactions in March 2026, reflecting continued growth in digital payments across the country, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) said on Wednesday. In a post on X, the department said, "UPI achieves 22.64 Bn transaction count in March'26! Thank you, India, for embracing digital payments and driving this revolution forward." The department also encouraged users to continue supporting the growth o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Rediff.com India Ltd, a subsidiary of AvenuesAI Ltd, has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi through the confidential route to float an initial public offering (IPO). The company has opted for the confidential pre-filing route, which allows it to engage with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for initial feedback on its draft document without it being publicly disclosed. Companies increasingly prefer this route because it offers more flexi ...Read More >
New Delhi: In line with Central government orders, 19 toll plazas on Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road (ORR) will now accept payments through QR codes to reduce reliance on cash transactions. In a major step towards modernising highway travel, NHAI is implementing a complete ban on cash payments at toll plazas across the country. From April 1, commuters will have to pay toll charges only through digital modes such as FASTag or UPI. The move is aimed at improving efficiency and bringing more transpar ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Starting this month, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced stricter rules for digital payments like UPI, cards, mobile wallets to reduce fraud. Till now, you could complete a transaction using just one time password i.e OTP but now you will need an additional step like entering a PIN or password or using fingerprint or face scan. The new system will also use something called risk-based checks. This means not every transaction will be treated the same way. According to Shams Ta ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Fuelled by festivities and financial year closure, the transaction through the popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) touched a record high of Rs 29.53 lakh crore and 22.64 billion in value and volume terms, respectively, in March, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). NPCI said the value of transactions was at Rs 29.53 lakh crore in March against Rs 24.77 lakh crore in the same month a year ago, registering a 19 per cent growt ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's digital payments ecosystem saw a strong comeback in March 2026, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) registering its highest-ever monthly transaction volume since its launch in 2016, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India on Wednesday. UPI processed 22.64 billion transactions in March, marking a sharp rise from 20.39 billion transactions recorded in February. The March figure also surpassed the previous high of 2 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Two-factor authentication for all digital transactions, including popular UPI platform, becomes effective from Wednesday in line with the RBI's direction as a measure to curb fraud. Transactions will only be processed if the user completes both verification steps, meaning even if someone sees your PIN, unauthorised payments will not be able to go through. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), all digital payment transactions in India are required to meet the norm ...Read More >
New Delhi: Road users across India will no longer be able to pay toll fees in cash from April 1 as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) shifts to a fully digital payment system. In a major step towards modernising highway travel, NHAI will implement a complete ban on cash payments at toll plazas across the country. From April 1, commuters will have to pay toll charges only through digital modes such as FASTag or UPI. The move is aimed at improving efficiency and bringing more transpa ...Read More >
New Delhi: If you are planning a bank visit on April 1, do not be surprised if branches are shut. Across India, banks remain closed to customers on the first day of the financial year, not because of a festival or public holiday, but due to annual account closing. April 1 marks the beginning of the new financial year in India. However, for banks, it is reserved for closing accounts for the previous financial year (ending March 31) and preparing for a fresh accounting cycle. Why Banks Remain Cl ...Read More >
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed 218.6 billion transactions in the fiscal year ending March 2026, with a cumulative value of Rs 284.7 lakh crore, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Transaction volumes remained consistently elevated, crossing the 20-billion mark in several months, even as growth showed signs of tempering in the latter part of the year. January recorded the highest volume with 21.7 billion transactions, followed by Decembe ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Road users across India will no longer be able to pay toll fees in cash from April 1 as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) shifts to a fully digital payment system. In a major step towards modernising highway travel, NHAI will implement a complete ban on cash payments at toll plazas across the country. From April 1, commuters will have to pay toll charges only through digital modes such as FASTag or UPI. The move is aimed at improving efficien ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Leading taxi and ride-hailing provider in Singapore 'Grab', is set to increase its temporary fuel surcharge for ride-hailing services from SGD 0.50 to SGD 0.90 per trip starting next month. According to Grab, the adjustment is scheduled to take effect from April 7 and will remain in place until May 31, 2026. The company attributed the move to recent volatility in global fuel prices, which has led to a rise in daily operating costs for its driver-partners. The ...Read More >
India financial reforms from April 1: Income-tax Act 2025, PAN rules, credit card reporting, TDS changes, RBI 2FA mandate and railway ticket rules explained India is set to usher in a wide-ranging set of regulatory and financial changes from April 1, 2026, covering taxation, banking, digital payments, credit cards, labour laws, and railway ticketing, as part of efforts to modernise systems, improve compliance, and enhance user convenience. Income-tax overhaul begins The six-decade-old Income- ...Read More >
From April 1, 2026, RBI new rules for digital payments will change how Indians make online transactions. If you use UPI, cards or wallets, expect extra security checks. The Reserve Bank of India is making two-factor authentication mandatory, which means OTP alone will no longer be enough. Many users are searching for RBI digital payment rules April 1, what changes in UPI payments, and how this affects daily transactions. While the process may feel slightly longer, the goal is simple, make digit ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) India undertook an "ambitious financial‑technology transformation in modern history," to become "one of the world's most advanced digital payment ecosystems" creating a model for developing economies, a report has said. India's model shows how "government policy, technological innovation and widespread mobile connectivity can combine to create efficient payment infrastructure," the report from Azerbaijan-based News.az said. India's digital payment revolutio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Monday said that 'UPI One World' wallet services will be available for international visitors attending the ongoing five-day India AI Impact Summit. Through this pilot initiative, inbound foreign travellers will be able to make secure and real-time Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI payments during their visit to India. Visitors can use the wallet service without an Indian mobile number or bank account. "The 'UPI One World' wa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI): Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has emerged as the most preferred mode of transaction, accounting for 57 per cent, surpassing cash transactions at 38 per cent, primarily due to ease of use and instant fund transfer capability, according to a survey. The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, released a report titled 'Socio-Economic Impact Analysis of the Incentive Scheme for Promotion of RuPay Debit Card and low-value BHIM-UPI (Person ...Read More >
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