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UPI needs sustainable revenue model for growth: PhonePe CEO on MDR debate

At Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit, PhonePe's Sameer Nigam says MDR is necessary for UPI's growth, while questioning criticism of foreign investors who helped build India's payments ecosystem

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

At the Business Standard BFSI Summit, PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam says the company established a dedicated data privacy function as early as 2018

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

Speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, PFRDA chief S Ramann said integrating NPS with corporate payrolls should be easy, enabling employees to save alongside EPF

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

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, crypto industry leaders flagged the burden of crypto taxation, called for regulatory clarity and highlighted growing investor interest

Better intelligence sharing key to curbing digital fraud, say experts

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, experts called for better intelligence sharing, stronger fraud detection and wider use of AI to curb digital payment fraud and protect users

GST relief not enough to make health insurance affordable, say experts

Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026: Experts said GST relief has eased premiums, but high medical costs, underinsurance, and a trust deficit remain key barriers to wider coverage

Ankur Warikoo | The psychology of money: Learn to earn, spend & invest

Money isn't just about getting rich; it's about gaining the freedom to live life on your own terms, author, creator, and entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo told Puneet Wadhwa at the Business Standard BFSI Ins

Can India hit 8% growth? Shaktikanta Das’ roadmap for the BFSI sector

The banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector must take the lead in financing large infrastructure projects and advanced manufacturing to support India's ambition of becoming a developed

SIFs vs PMS: Experts explain who should invest and who should stay away

Business Standard Smart Investor Arena 2026: Experts explained how specialised investment options differ and why investors should build a core portfolio first

Derivatives trading may need more guardrails, says Sebi's KVR Murty

Business Standard BFSI Summit: Sebi's KVR Murty says the regulator is considering whether more guardrails are needed for derivatives trading, particularly amid heightened activity on expiry days

PE investors focus on returns, as 'spray and pray' fades: Experts

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Bain Capital's Amit Chandra and Multiples PE's Renuka Ramnath discuss why investors are shifting from 'spray and pray' to value creation

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

Speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit, Gupta said responsibility for the quality of financial reporting rests with multiple stakeholders

India's oil imports, external finance remain key challenges: RBI Dy Guv

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said India's dependence on imported oil remains a challenge, despite the economy's resilience to global shocks

Crypto boom or risk trap? Experts explain what young investors need to know

Business Standard Smart Investor Arena 2026: Experts urged young investors to understand crypto's risks, technology and use cases before putting money into it

India to give above-average market returns in next 2 years: Devina Mehra

Devina Mehra, founder and CMD of First Global, suggested investors diversify their portfolio with global exposure as India accounts for less than 3 per cent of global market capitalisation.

Proposed Irdai norms need a longer glide path, say life insurance leaders

Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit: Life insurance industry leaders called for phased transition to proposed distribution reforms, saying insurers need time to adjust costs while expanding coverage

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

Business Standard BFSI Summit: Banking leaders said banks must strengthen security controls and authenticate AI agents as autonomous banking develops

India needs labour-intensive growth to address job challenges: Economists

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, economists Sajjid Chinoy and Soumya Kanti Ghosh called for labour-intensive manufacturing, better skilling and a balanced approach to AI

Insurers need stronger safeguards against AI-driven fraud, say experts

Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026: Insurers say AI-generated documents and evolving cyber threats are testing traditional risk assessment, prompting calls for stronger safeguards

Dynamic pricing works for airlines, not insurance, says Irdai Chief

Speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Irdai Chairman Ajay Seth discussed the insurance sector's role in India's economic growth and the need for faster expansion and reforms