Payment Systems

Security upgrade: SMS-less UPI signup may be launched by next year

NPCI is working on an SMS-less, silent device-binding process for UPI to improve security and onboarding, with rollout expected over the next 12-18 months

NPCI, Nvidia tie up to boost sovereign AI infra for payment ecosystem

NPCI will use Nvidia's Nemotron open models to develop a sovereign, payments-focused AI foundation model aimed at enhancing trust, resilience and scalability across India's payments network

Post UPI, Indian payment players look to foreign shores for growth

With thin margins in the UPI era, Indian fintechs are looking overseas, betting on cross-border payments, CBDCs, and new digital rails for sustainable growth

When devices think: Intelligent computing firmly comes to fintech

As fintech shifts to devices, AI, IoT, and on-device intelligence are transforming payments, lending, and fraud control, making devices central to the next phase of banking

Skydo receives final RBI authorisation for cross-border payments

Skydo's PA-CB-I licence enables it to process cross-border payments, specifically for facilitating inward transactions

Payments Regulatory Board takes up issues in payment systems in 1st meeting

"The board was also briefed on the major findings of the RBI's recently conducted Survey on Digital Payments," the central bank said

Fintech Skydo set to expand to US after $10 million Series A round

The Bengaluru-based company is targeting US-based small and medium businesses (SMBs) as part of its expansion plan

Pine Labs lists at 10% premium on bourses; should you buy, sell or hold?

Pine Labs shares listed at ₹242 per share on the NSE, opening with a 9.5 per cent premium over the issue price of ₹221

India launches UPI payment system in Qatar's Lulu Group stores

India expanded the reach of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on Monday by launching the facility at Lulu Group's stores in Qatar, following its rollout at duty-free outlets in Hamad International Airport here last month. Launching the facility at a Lulu store, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said it will help facilitate smoother and more cost-effective movement of capital between the two countries. Last month, NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), in partnership with Qatar National Bank (QNB), introduced UPI at point-of-sale terminals across Qatar for merchants acquired by QNB. The rollout is part of a collaboration between NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), Qatar National Bank (QNB), and Japanese payments gateway NETSTARS. He also encouraged other banks and institutions in Qatar to adopt UPI. "The launch of UPI and UPI transactions is not just a digital payment solution, but has the potential to revolutionise trade between Qatar and India. It's an opportuni

RBI grants PhonePe final approval to operate as payment aggregator

Fintech major PhonePe has secured the Reserve Bank of India's final approval to act as an online payment aggregator, expanding its reach to enterprises and merchants nationwide

Fintech firm Razorpay integrates Apple Pay to support foreign transactions

Razorpay has integrated Apple Pay for cross-border transactions, enabling Indian merchants to tap global users with faster checkout and higher conversion rates

The matrix, decoded: How QR codes are transforming payments in India

QR code, the little pixelated square, has changed how India pays or accesses information. Its applications are only limited by imagination

RBI's digital payments index increases to 493.22 as of March 2025

Index up from 465.33 in September 2024, reflecting rapid digital adoption and stronger payment infrastructure and performance across India

Fintech firm PayU India to invest $120 mn by end of FY26, say senior exec

The credit business is expected to get an investment of $50-$60 million. PayU is considering another $60-$70 million infusion in payments infrastructure firm Mindgate Solutions

EximPe secures in-principle nod for cross-border payment aggregator licence

EximPe gains RBI's in-principle approval for a cross-border payment aggregator licence, plans to expand 10x by FY26 and enhance services for SMEs and B2B trade in Asia

Smart devices to be next bastion for UPI with IoT-ready payment system

NPCI builds Internet of Things rails as UPI targets 10x growth

UPI transaction volume dips 1.5% in June, after record rise in May

After reaching a record high in May, UPI transactions dropped in volume and value in June 2025, with IMPS, FASTag and AePS data also showing month-on-month declines

NPCI directs UPI members to follow new API guidelines to avoid disruptions

For instance, this includes restricting a high number of repeat APIs for the same or older transactions

Prosus-backed fintech firm PayU buys 43.5% stake in Mindgate Solutions

The deal will allow PayU to expand into the real-time payment processing market, including the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)

'Need to question PAs' intention of moving away from third-party routers'

Bengaluru-based Juspay, which has close to 500 large and enterprise merchants, expects a 'vast majority' of its merchants to stay with the firm without severing ties