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  Walmart-backed PhonePe gets SEBI nod for IPO, company to file updated draft papers soon

  January 21, 2026 15:44 IST

  The company has already roped in bankers - Kotak Mahindra Capital, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley - for launching its initial public offer.

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  Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm users: Now use your face or fingerprint for UPI payments

  Technology | October 08, 2025 7:49 IST

  UPI has introduced new features that enhance the customer experience, allowing users to make PIN-less payments authenticated by their face or fingerprint.

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  PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm users: You can no longer request money using UPI from October 1

  Technology | August 15, 2025 11:30 IST

  From October 1, users of PhonePe, Google Pay, and Paytm will not be allowed to request money from other UPI users. The NPCI has instructed banks to disable this feature to prevent fraud.

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  PhonePe hires former Meta India Policy Chief Shivnath Thukral ahead of IPO

  Technology | July 15, 2025 13:38 IST

  PhonePe has appointed Shivnath Thukral, the former public policy head at Meta India, as its Vice President for Public Policy and Government Affairs. The move comes as PhonePe prepares for its much-anticipated IPO, with a valuation target of up to USD 15 billion.

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  Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm users: NPCI new rules for beneficiary name now live for UPI payments

  Technology | July 01, 2025 16:53 IST

  The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced a new mandate that requires the ultimate beneficiary of a UPI transaction to be clearly displayed starting today, July 1.

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  PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm users: UPI transactions to get faster from June 16

  Technology | June 14, 2025 14:13 IST

  NPCI has shortened the response time for various UPI APIs, resulting in faster UPI transactions. These changes are set to be implemented from June 16.

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  Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm users: NPCI rolls out new rules for UPI beneficiary names

  Technology | May 18, 2025 18:35 IST

  The new NPCI rules are aimed at curbing instances of misdirected transactions where people generally transfer money to the wrong account due to confusion with beneficiary names.

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  PhonePe down: Several users hit by widespread issue, unable to make payments

  Technology | May 13, 2025 16:36 IST

  PhonePe users experienced a widespread issue with the app today, preventing them from completing transactions. Reports of this issue were shared widely.

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  PhonePe speaker now smarter with 4G, long battery and multilingual support: All you need to know

  Technology | May 12, 2025 8:56 IST

  PhonePe SmartSpeaker has been designed for Indian merchants, which offers real-time UPI payment alerts, multilingual support, and over 7 days of battery life. The device aims to enhance digital transactions, especially in small and underserved areas, while promoting local manufacturing.

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  Akshaya Tritiya: Planning to buy 24k digital gold? Check offers on these digital platforms

  April 29, 2025 18:04 IST

  Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Investing in digital gold gives you the freedom to invest as low as Rs 1, and that too without worrying about the purity of the gold.

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  Acer launches Super ZX and Super ZX Pro in India with stock Android 15 and up to 64MP camera

  Technology | April 15, 2025 22:33 IST

  Acer has expanded its smartphone lineup in India with the launch of two new devices — the Acer Super ZX and Acer Super ZX Pro. Both handsets offer 5G support, large batteries, fast charging, and run on clean stock Android 15 right out of the box.

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  UPI down: Thousands of PhonePe, Google Pay users unable to access service

  Technology | April 12, 2025 13:21 IST

  UPI users are facing significant issues in accessing UPI services. Various users have raised concerns about UPI on Downdetector, which reports outages in real time.

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  Fake UPI apps alert: Scammers using lookalikes of PhonePe, Google Pay to cheat users

  Technology | April 03, 2025 21:43 IST

  Cyber ​​experts have alerted UPI users about a new fraud in which the scammers are playing tricks with the customers with fake apps that look like PhonePe, Paytm, and Google Pay.

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  UPI might not work on certain numbers for Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm users from today

  Technology | April 01, 2025 8:03 IST

  The rules for making UPI payments have changed as of April 1. According to NPCI's guidelines, bank accounts with inactive mobile numbers linked may encounter difficulties when making UPI transactions.

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  Looking for new vehicle insurance? Here’s how you can avail this on the PhonePe app - Details here

  March 31, 2025 14:55 IST

  With this launch, users can now compare policies from multiple insurers and make the purchase online on the PhonePe app.

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  Fact Check: Is PhonePe giving Rs 696 cashback during IPL 2025? Here's the truth behind viral claim

  Fact Check | March 30, 2025 10:18 IST

  Fact Check: Several social media users are claiming that PhonePe is offering a Rs 696 cashback during the ongoing IPL season. Let's find out the truth.

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  Jio revolutionises UPI payments with free audio alerts on Jio Bharat phones

  Technology | January 25, 2025 19:11 IST

  Jio has introduced a new service that aims to help small business owners- where the customers will receive an audio alert directly on their smartphone whenever they make any UPI payment. Here are further details about the recent development.

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  Good news for UPI users! NPCI extends deadline for transaction limits, relief for PhonePe users

  January 01, 2025 16:53 IST

  NPCI has extended the deadline for the market share limit on UPI transactions. This decision will benefit Google Pay and PhonePe, which currently dominate 85 percent of India's UPI transactions.

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  Flipkart's co-founder Binny Bansal steps down from board of PhonePe

  Business | November 23, 2024 7:16 IST

  Bansal played an instrumental role in Flipkart's acquisition of PhonePe way back in 2016 and had been on its board since then (the payments firm separated from Flipkart in 2022).

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  UPI now in Maldives: Muizzu introduces payment service amid fallout from 'India Out' campaign

  World | October 21, 2024 12:06 IST

  The agreement to introduce UPI in Maldives was signed during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's three-day official visit to the country in August.