In the calendar year 2022, UPI processed over 74 billion transactions, worth Rs 125.94 trillion, NPCI data showed
Digital currency and fail-safe wireless connectivity should have preceded demonetisation
The minister also launched "stay safe online" campaign, with the aim of digitally transforming the global economy in a secure cyber environment
The central bank had released a discussion paper in August that outlined existing rules for charges, while presenting other options through which these could be levied
Hints at the need to make transactions on the platform chargeable
Defers the classification of crypto assets under GST regime
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Saudi Arabia's delegate said that all countries need to learn from India and its high technology
Wholesale segment averages Rs 325 crore per day in November
The central bank digital currency is unlikely to replace cash and other digital mediums of transactions but could coexist with them
The free run for PhonePe and Google Pay is likely to continue, as the 30% market cap mandate will not come into force for another two years. So, what does it mean for new players like WhatsApp?
Attributes trend to value-added services such as EMI and BNPL which are allowing consumers to use cards for big-ticket transactions, as opposed to small-ticket earlier
Players wanted five-year extension on the market cap deadline
In a Q&A, the country managing director of the world's largest ATM maker, says he sees a lot of banks come to firms such as his to run their ATM network for them in the future
UPI payment apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, and others may soon impose a limit on the transaction
Paytm Payments Bank says the move facilitates interoperability across all UPI-based payment apps, ensuring a superfast and seamless experience
Autopay helps customers make recurring payments using any UPI application
Withdrawing without debit or credit cards reduces chances of transaction failure due to wrong PINs, or lost or stolen cards; note, however, that very few banks offer UPI-based withdrawals currently
Note, however, that you can only do this if you have completed your KYC
The Mumbai-based fintech company says by using its services, feature phone users can access their bank accounts, transfer funds, and make bill payments by giving a missed call