Integrating NPS into payroll alongside PF should be easy: PFRDA chief

Payments at scale, can security match it?

Experts at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026 called for better intelligence sharing and stronger coordination among payment platforms to curb digital fraud, as fraudsters increasingly.

PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam backs DPDP Act, says no impact on business

PhonePe founder and Chief Executive Officer Sameer Nigam on Tuesday said the fintech major is not concerned about the impact of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act on its business operatio

How Gen Z is rethinking money, credit and investing

Credit is increasingly becoming the first financial product that young Indians encounter, even before savings accounts or systematic investment plans (SIPs), according to Sakchi Jain

Crypto industry leaders flag tax hurdles, seek regulatory clarity in India

India's cryptocurrency industry needs greater regulatory clarity and a tax framework that accounts for the way digital assets are traded and used, cryptocurrency experts said at the Business Standard.

India's oil imports, external finance remain key challenges: Poonam Gupta, Dy Governor, RBI

India's dependence on imported oil and external finance remains a challenge, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026.

Audit can't replace a lender's due diligence: NFRA Chairperson Nitin Gupta

Audit cannot replace a lender’s due diligence, but the reliability of financial information available to lenders depends on the quality of auditors and audit processes, Nitin Gupta, chairperson

Agentic payments need clear consent and security rules Industry leaders

As artificial intelligence (AI) agents begin to search, shop, and make payments on behalf of consumers, clear rules on authorisation, authentication, and liability will be essential to building trust

AI agents could transform banking, but risks remain, say industry experts

As banks explore more use of artificial intelligence (AI) to automate decisions and simplify customer journeys, industry leaders stress the need for stronger security controls, accountability.

Gen Z & Money: Is India’s Youngest Investor Redefining Wealth Creation?

Herd mentality, fear of missing out (FOMO), and the pursuit of quick returns are among the biggest risks facing Gen Z investors, financial experts said at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 26