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Still have 600 mn users left to acquire on UPI: PhonePe chief Sameer Nigam

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam outlined plans to take UPI to a billion Indians, while questioning market share caps and backing MDR to sustain digital payments

Army chief visits Uttarakhand border posts, reviews operational readiness

Army chief General Dhiraj Seth reviewed operational readiness and infrastructure in Uttarakhand's middle sector, calling for vigilance amid India-China border tensions

PhonePe launches Tatkal NPS, lets users open pension accounts with ₹250

The new facility allows users to open government-backed NPS accounts digitally with contributions starting at Rs 250, using existing bank KYC details and one-time OTP authentication

India beat New Zealand 2-1 as Dr Abirami Iyer creates eFootball history

The series was held alongside celebrations marking 100 years of unity through sport between India and New Zealand

BFSI Insight Summit: Looking at if we can have YONO Bharat, says C S Setty

SBI Chairman C S Setty says the bank is working with NPCI to prevent UPI merchant charges from reaching customers, while FCNR(B) inflows will ease deposit competition

Larger NBFCs stronger than in 2019; risks remain: Fitch's Elaine Koh

Fitch Ratings' Elaine Koh says larger NBFCs have strengthened since 2019, but rising household leverage, rapid credit growth and gold-loan exposure warrant close monitoring

Tata Communications to invest $400-450 million in India AI fibre network

The company will build a 10,000-km network with 7.2 petabytes of capacity across key data centre and AI hubs, with meaningful revenue contribution expected from FY28-29

Worli leads Mumbai's luxury housing market: Lighthouse Luxury report

Mumbai recorded 3,145 luxury home sales worth ₹32,623 crore in H1 FY27, with Worli leading transactions as Andheri West, Versova and Tardeo also witnessed strong growth

Kia selects four young Indians for Australian Open 2027 ballkids role

Kia India selects four young Indians for the Australian Open 2027 ballkids programme after national trials involving 60 shortlisted participants in New Delhi.

BFSI Summit 2026: Top experts from the finance world to share insights

The three-day Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit begins in Mumbai on October 26, bringing together top regulators, bankers and investors to discuss key challenges facing India's financial sector

HDFC Bank launches flexible EV car loan with longer battery repayment

The Flexi Electric Car Loan offers separate financing for the vehicle body and battery, allowing customers to customise EMIs and repay the battery portion over a longer tenure

Cities cannot be run from state capitals, says NITI Aayog's Rajiv Gauba

NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba calls for directly elected mayors, greater financial autonomy for urban local bodies and sweeping planning reforms as India's urban population is set to rise sharply

NZ vs IND 2nd T20I live streaming: Where to watch today's cricket match?

New Zealand vs India 2nd T20I begins at 12:30 pm IST on Saturday, with the toss at 12 pm IST. Fans in India can stream the match on the SonyLIV app and website

India's net FDI inflows rise to $13.8 billion in April-August FY27: RBI

Net FDI inflows increased from $9.6 billion a year ago, supported by higher gross inward investment and a slowdown in outward FDI, according to Reserve Bank of India data

RBI revises bank leverage ratio norms, new framework effective April 2027

The RBI has revised leverage ratio norms for banks, setting minimum requirements of 4 per cent for D-SIBs and 3.5 per cent for others, with new rules effective April 1, 2027

Data centres, steel, nuclear power top private investment pipeline

An analysis of nearly 6,850 projects announced between April 2024 and September 2026 shows data centres attracting Rs 19.14 trillion, followed by steel and nuclear power

Petronet LNG, Gruner Renewable form JV to invest ₹1,200 crore in CBG plants

The 50:50 joint venture plans to develop 10 compressed biogas plants across India, with a combined capacity of 180 tonnes per day, strengthening Petronet LNG's renewable-gas presence

Tech Mahindra buys Finastra's cash management suite to expand portfolio

The deal includes Fusion Cash Management, Fusion Virtual Accounts and Fusion Liquidity Management, ensuring customer continuity and supporting future growth.

UP Dairy Development & Milk Products Promotion Policy, 2022: Incentives, eligibility, implementation

The policy is directed mainly at milk processing and value addition rather than conventional dairy farming alone

Sebi warns investors against fraudulent WhatsApp stock tip groups

The market regulator warned that unregistered entities use invitation-only WhatsApp groups, fabricated profit testimonials and overseas numbers to lure unsuspecting investors