Payment
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Telangana man buys Rs 1.10 lakh bike with Rs 10 coins saved since 2017
offbeat | Jul 09, 2026, 12:10 PM ISTA Telangana man fulfilled a long-held dream of owning a motorcycle after saving Rs 10 coins with his family for years. Showroom staff spent nearly four hours counting the coins before handing over the Hero Splendor Plus, with the heartwarming story going viral.
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NPCI announces major changes in UPI transaction limits, effective September 15
Business | Sep 13, 2025, 07:08 PM ISTNPCI raises UPI transaction limits for select categories from September 15, enhancing high-value payment flexibility while keeping general P2P limits unchanged.
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Stamp duty payments to go online as Maharashtra introduces new system | Check fees, benefits
Maharashtra | Mar 24, 2025, 09:48 PM ISTUnder the new system, the processing fees will remain fixed at Rs 500 with no additional charges. Notably, the option to purchase traditional physical stamp papers will remain open, and there is no obligation to switch to the digital method.
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Elon Musk's X to soon launch its 'X Money' digital wallet
Apps | Jan 29, 2025, 06:24 PM ISTSince Elon Musk took control of X, he has been working to transform it into an all-in-one app. Recently, Musk has taken another significant step in this direction by planning to offer digital payment options for the millions of users on the platform. He is expected to launch X Money soon.
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RBI introduces new regulations for UPI apps starting January 1, Google Pay and PhonePe rejoice
Technology | Dec 30, 2024, 06:43 PM ISTSignificant changes are expected in the new year for users making digital payments through UPI. Users will now have a higher limit for UPI payments than before.
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How to enable contactless payments on SBI debit card | Check step-by-step process
Business | Sep 23, 2024, 07:52 AM ISTYou can easily enable contactless transactions for your SBI debit card. By activating this feature, you can make quick and secure payments without physically swiping your card. Additionally, you can earn reward points on every purchase.
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Here's what is UPI Number and how you can set it on your UPI account
Technology | Sep 19, 2024, 02:31 PM ISTNPCI has launched the UPI Number, which is an additional payment address consisting of the user's own 10-digit mobile number or an 8-9-digit number that the user can choose. Here's how to set it up.
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Make UPI payments without using bank account: Everything you need to know
Technology | Aug 14, 2024, 10:29 PM ISTThe National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) is set to enhance its UPI service with features like face unlock and the new Delegated Payment System. This initiative aims to make UPI more inclusive by allowing users without their bank accounts to access the service.
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Peru becomes first South American country to adopt UPI technology, signs agreement with NPCI
Business | Jun 05, 2024, 06:50 PM ISTJulio Velarde, Governor of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru calls it a significant step towards strengthening and modernising the Peruvian payments system by expanding access to digital payments.
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RBI issues draft guidelines on payment aggregators | Check details
Business | Apr 17, 2024, 10:41 AM ISTThe draft said non-banks providing PA-P services should have a minimum networth of Rs 15 crore at the time of submitting an application to the RBI for authorisation and a minimum networth of Rs 25 crore by March 31, 2028.
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BHIM payments app offering users up to Rs 750 cashback - Know how to avail it
Technology | Feb 08, 2024, 05:40 PM ISTThe BHIM payments app is offering cashback deals of up to Rs 750 for users who fulfil certain transaction criteria, including dining out, travelling, and linking their Rupay credit card, valid until March 31, 2024.
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Elon Musk's X platform gets approval for money transfers: What it means?
Technology | Jan 16, 2024, 05:07 PM ISTElon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), gets the green light for money transfers as Utah grants it a license, allowing users to send money to each other.
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Samsung Wallet to launch in India on January 31: All what to expect
Technology | Jan 30, 2023, 02:27 PM ISTSamsung Wallet is scheduled to officially launch tomorrow which will enable users to securely store things like cryptocurrency, digital keys, credit cards, boarding passes, login passwords, debit cards, identification cards, and more.
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PayU, a digital payments firm lays off around 150 employees: Know-why?
Technology | Dec 26, 2022, 03:05 PM ISTPayU said it does not have any plans for any major downsizing of the team and "any attritions would be a part of our usual course of business". The platform enables the businesses to collect digital payments across 150 online payment methods.
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Razorpay permit merchants to accept credit card payments via UPI: Know-how
Technology | Dec 05, 2022, 04:11 PM ISTRazorpay merchants can begin accepting credit card payments on UPI via RuPay credit cards, with minimal changes to their existing setup. The company has said that move has been made possible in partnership with Axis bank, which shares Razorpay's focus on catering to the ever-evolving needs.
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Twitter to enable users to paywall their video content: Report
Technology | Nov 02, 2022, 07:37 PM ISTA new report states that users will be able to enable the "Paywalled Video" feature post adding video content to a tweet. After that, they could choose from preset prices, like $1, $2, $5, or $10. Twitter users could be able to like or retweet the content regardless of whether they've paid.
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Fintechs utilizing Artificial Intelligence for seamless payment solutions
Nov 01, 2022, 11:17 PM ISTToday, it comes as no surprise that we can get instant loans, make payments smoothly all because the accounts are linked and enable ease of access through digitization.
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Apple users to switch to UPI payments and net banking before June 1, but why?
Technology | May 20, 2022, 03:59 PM ISTApple will not store the card information of the user anymore. This indeed will result in payment mode change, from Credit cards and Debit Cards to UPI platforms like Google Pay or PayTm.
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Tata Group to launch a new UPI payment app: Report
Technology | Mar 17, 2022, 07:03 PM ISTTata Group is seeking clearance from the National Payments Corporation of India (NCPI) to offer its own United Payments Interface (UPI)-based digital payments service in the country.
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Airtel Payments Bank receives Scheduled Bank Status from the Reserve Bank of India
Technology | Jan 05, 2022, 11:15 AM ISTAirtel Payments Bank recently announced that they have been categorised as 'Scheduled Bank' by the Reserve Bank of India.