The Government of Karnataka has called for deeper collaboration with the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) and FinTech sectors to strengthen the state’s technology ecosystem and accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions across businesses, government and citizens. The call was made at an Industry Meet on BFSI and FinTech organised by the Department of […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 on Thursday, September 17, emphasizing India’s rapid momentum across the semiconductor, fintech, and logistics sectors. He noted that India achieved 7.8% economic growth in the latest quarter despite volatile global market conditions. Key Initiatives Detailed at SEMICON India 2026 PM Modi Address The Prime Minister outlined several […]
The Global Fintech Fest 2026 has kicked off in Mumbai, bringing together global innovators, policymakers, financial institutions and technology leaders to discuss the future of financial technology. The four-day event is being held from September 8 to 11 and focuses on Agentic AI, tokenisation and quantum technologies. The 7th edition of the event provides a […]
UPI Transactions in August rose 22% year-on-year to 24.51 billion, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The value of UPI transactions also increased 20% to Rs 29.82 lakh crore. The latest figures highlight the continued expansion of India’s digital payments ecosystem. UPI continues to see strong adoption among consumers, […]
UPI Growth has transformed India’s digital payments ecosystem over the past decade, with annual transactions rising from 1.78 crore in FY 2016-17 to more than 24,162 crore in FY 2025-26. Transaction value also increased from ₹0.07 lakh crore to around ₹314 lakh crore during the period. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) completes 10 years on […]
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NTT DATA Japan, marking a significant step towards Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance in the Japanese market. The partnership will enable UPI acceptance across NTT DATA-acquired merchant locations throughout Japan, allowing faster checkouts, enhanced customer satisfaction, and business growth. The MoU reflects […]
