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  • Cyber ​​Attack, Data Breach Among Top Risks For Businesses In India: Survey |

    New Delhi: Cyber ​​attacks and data breaches are the top business risks for organizations in India, according to the 2023 Global Risk Management Survey. Cyber ​​attacks and data breaches were placed seventh in the 2021 business risks survey.

    Global professional services firm Aon collected inputs from around 3,000 risk managers, c-suite leaders, treasurers, talent professionals, and other executives from 61 countries and territories to identify the most pressing business challenges. (Also Read: Free Aadhaar Update Deadline Extended: Check List Of Required Documents To Do The Same)

    The biennial survey said that India's dependence on technology is likely to increase with the widespread adoption of digital infrastructure like the Unified Payments Interface, Aadhaar, and Open Network for Digital Commerce. (Also Read: Poco X6 5G Gets A Significant Price Drop On Flipkart: Check Details)

    “With increasing digitisation, cybercrimes continue to become rampant with costs and complexities associated with such breaches forcing organizations to look at risk mitigation and transfer mechanisms to better manage cyber risks,” the survey noted.

    Business interruption and failure to attract or retain top talent were marked as the second and third biggest risks facing organizations in India, respectively.

    “There is a compelling need for Indian businesses to leverage advanced data analytics and experts to understand and manage the dynamics of integrated risks,” said Nitin Sethi, Chief Executive Officer of Talent Solutions in India at Aon.

    Failure to meet customer needs, rapidly changing market trends, supply chain disruptions, and personal liabilities were marked down the list as other critical challenges for businesses in India.

  • India Signs MoU To Connect UPI With UAE’s Instant Payment Platform AANI | Economy News

    New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing bilateral ties and fostering economic cooperation, India and the United Arab Emirates exchanged multiple memoranda of understanding (MoUs). Among these agreements was a notable MoU on linking the instant payment platforms of both nations, namely India’s UPI and UAE’s AANI.

    The exchange ceremony took place in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, underscoring the importance of the collaborations between the two nations.

    India signs MoU to interlink UPI with UAE’s instant payment platform AANI

    Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/Ct7bEcgocI#UPI #RuPay #PMModi pic.twitter.com/EwFb244uFP — ANI Digital (@ani_digital) February 13, 2024

    These agreements will enable smooth cross-border transactions between India and the United Arab Emirates. The MoUs encompass various sectors, including investment treaties, digital infrastructure projects, and the integration of debit cards, credit cards, and online payment platforms.

    The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the Bilateral Investment Treaty MoU will greatly support increasing investments in both nations. India has ratified both a bilateral investment treaty and a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the UAE.

    The MoU has been exchanged to collaborate on electrical interconnection and trade, paving the way for new opportunities for cooperation in energy, including energy security and trade.

    An Intergovernmental Framework Agreement was also signed between India and UAE on the India-Middle East Economic Corridor which would build on previous understandings and cooperation on this matter and foster India and the UAE cooperation furthering regional connectivity, the MEA stated.

    The agreement for cooperation in Digital Infrastructure Projects will create a framework for wide-ranging cooperation, including investment cooperation, in the digital infrastructure sector and also facilitate the sharing of technical knowledge, skills and expertise.

    The two countries have also established a cooperation protocol between the national archives of the two countries, which will shape extensive bilateral cooperation in this field including restoration and preservation of archival material.

    Another MoU focuses on cooperation in the field of heritage and museums. This would foster engagement between the two countries aimed at supporting of the Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat.

    According to the MEA, agreement has also been signed on interlinking of the instant payment platforms – UPI (India) and AANI (UAE). This will facilitate seamless cross-border transactions between the two countries. This follows the MoU on interlinking payment and messaging systems signed in July last year during Hon’ble PM’s visit to Abu Dhabi.

    Another agreement on inter-linking domestic debit and credit cards – RuPay (India) with JAYWAN (UAE) has been signed. It is an important step in building financial sector cooperation, this will enhance the universal acceptance of RuPay across the UAE.

    Prime Minister Modi congratulated UAE President Al Nahyan on the launch of UAE’s domestic card, JAYWAN, which is based on the digital RuPay credit and debit card stack. The leaders witnessed a transaction made using the JAYWAN card.

    The leaders also discussed the strengthening of the energy partnership. They appreciated that in addition to the UAE being among the largest sources of crude and LPG, India is now entering into long-term contracts for LNG, the MEA statement read.

    Ahead of the visit, RITES Limited signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports Company and Gujarat Maritime Board with Abu Dhabi Ports Company. These would help in building port infrastructure and further enhance connectivity between the two countries. (With ANI Inputs)

  • India, Singapore working to broaden digital cost hyperlink

    New Delhi: India and Singapore are set to broaden the scope of their digital cost hyperlink after they introduced the landmark linkage between India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Singapore’s PayNow, in line with individuals conscious of the matter.

    The nations need to add extra banks to the digital funds hyperlink, increasing the variety of banks to 14 from the current six that may obtain remittances from Singapore.

    One of the 2 folks conscious of the event stated a minimum of eight Indian banks can be added to obtain remittances from Singapore, which might be a step up from the bilateral tie-up earlier this 12 months. In February, each nations introduced the funds platform linkage to ease the circulate of remittances.

    According to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the six Indian banks collaborating within the scheme are Axis Bank, DBS Bank India, ICICI Bank, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank and State Bank of India.

    All six can obtain remittances from Singapore via the linkage. With the exception of Axis Bank and DBS Bank, the opposite 4 may also ship remittances via the linkage.

    Queries to the ministry of finance and NPCI didn’t elicit a response.

    “The linkage gives a handy (24/7), real-time, safe, and cost-effective means for purchasers of collaborating banks and non-bank monetary establishments (NFIs) to switch funds throughout borders. An Indian UPI person (who’s a participant within the linkage) will have the ability to ship cash to a person of Singapore’s PayNow member (who’s a participant within the UPI-PayNow linkage) utilizing the Singapore person’s cellular quantity or Virtual Payment Address (VPA),” reads the website of NPCI.

    “Conversely, a user of Singapore’s PayNow will be able to send money to an Indian UPI user using the Indian User UPI ID,” the web site stated.

    These strikes come within the backdrop of India’s bigger UPI export technique.

    Ritesh Shukla, the chief government officer of NPCI International Payments, instructed Mint that the variety of nations the place UPI is dwell is predicted to double inside the subsequent 12-18 months.

     

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    Updated: 18 Oct 2023, 09:52 PM IST

  • UPI vs UPI Lite: Transaction restrict, different key variations defined

    UPI vs UPI Lite: United Payments Interface (UPI) and UPI Lite symbolize two aspects of digital cost programs. UPI, a complete platform, allows seamless transactions, linking a number of financial institution accounts, and provides a variety of companies. On the opposite hand, UPI Lite is a simplified model, catering to customers in search of primary performance. It’s like a primary cell phone with name and textual content capabilities. 

    What is UPI?

    UPI is a 24X7 instantaneous cost system that permits you to switch cash in actual time between two financial institution accounts.

    What is UPI Lite?

     UPI Lite is an on-device pockets characteristic that permits customers to make real-time small-value funds.

    “UPI and UPI Lite are both revolutionary in their own right. While UPI has transformed the digital payment landscape in India, UPI Lite is set to take it a step further by making digital transactions accessible to every Indian, irrespective of their internet connectivity. UPI Lite will give more wings to UPI transactions, expanding the reach and impact of digital payments. It’s not about one versus the other, but about how both can coexist to accelerate financial inclusion in our country,” stated Amit Nigam, Executive Director & COO at BANKIT

    Difference Between UPI Lite and UPI?

    UPI Lite differs from UPI in varied methods. Here are a few of the vital variations between UPI Lite and UPI:

    Dr. Navneet Gupta, Founder and CEO of YPay stated that UPI Lite focuses totally on fund transfers and funds, omitting some superior options. “While UPI provides versatility, UPI Lite gives simplicity, making certain accessibility for all, no matter tech-savviness. Considering that characteristic telephones nonetheless represent 50% of the market, it will support funds the place web penetration is low,” said Navneet Gupta.

    Moreover, in a country like India, where a significant portion of the population resides in Tier-3/4 cities and villages, UPI Lite can work wonders, he added.

    UPI vs UPI Lite: Who can use it?

    Customers of all UPI Member banks with NPCI can use UPI via TPAP applications like BHIM, Google Pay, Paytm, PhonePe, etc., or mobile banking apps of member banks.

    UPI Lite feature has been enabled on the BHIM app and some other TPAPs like PayTM. Currently, customers of eight banks can use this facility.

    UPI vs UPI Lite: How to check the transaction history?

    UPI Lite customers receive an SMS daily containing the history of UPI Lite transactions carried out during the day from the bank. UPI users can keep track of their transactions through the transaction history option on the UPI mobile application

    UPI vs UPI Lite: Transaction Limit

    “The maximum amount that can be transferred in a day from a bank account via UPI is Rs. 2 Lakhs. A total of 20 transactions can be done from a bank account using UPI in a span of 24 hours. On the other hand, UPI Lite users can transfer a maximum of Rs. 4,000 in a span of 24 hours. There is no limit to the number of transactions done through UPI Lite, however, the maximum limit of a transaction is Rs. 200,” stated Mehul Mistry, Global Head – of Strategy, Digital Financial Services & Partnerships, Wibmo, a PayU firm

    UPI PIN

    A 4 to 6-digit PIN is obligatory for UPI transactions. However, you do not want a PIN to ship cash by way of UPI Lite, stated Mehul Mistry.

    UPI vs UPI Lite: Sending cash

    As per Mehul Mistry, one can ship cash P2P and do P2M funds utilizing each UPI and UPI Lite.

    UPI vs UPI Lite: Receiving cash

    With UPI one might obtain cash as effectively. However, with UPI Lite, solely debit out of your pockets is permitted.

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    Updated: 03 Oct 2023, 02:38 PM IST

  • India able to share DPI ecosystem with world south: DEA Secretary

    New Delhi: India is able to share technical capabilities and information associated to its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) ecosystem for monetary inclusion efforts of the Global South, Ajay Seth, secretary, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) mentioned on Friday.

    Speaking on the International Conference on Digital Public Infrastructure, Seth mentioned that India has used ecosystems round DPI, which is an interoperable, scalable, open, and inclusive system, digitally empowering, to supply society large providers by private and non-private gamers.

    “We developed a solution approach for delivering the best in the class services for the last mile and even the remotest parts of the country,” Seth mentioned including that the nation’s achievements are well-known in numbers.

    The world’s largest monetary inclusion mission, the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), crossed the five hundred million mark final month, 9 years after it was launched with over ₹2 trillion value of deposits. Over 55.5% of financial institution accounts belong to girls, and 67% come from rural and semi-urban areas.

    “The average balance in these accounts is over ₹4,000. Our digital payment system, UPI, crossed 10 billion transactions in the month of August alone,” Seth mentioned. “Today, greater than 5.5 crore Jan Dhan (Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana) accounts are receiving direct profit transfers and authorities schemes have already made financial savings of over $27 billion.”

    He said that DPI approaches are capable of solving societal problems at a scale even under crisis.

    “DPIs facilitate innovation, and are efficient for each private and non-private sector, particularly for SMEs of rising international locations in addition to developed economies,” Seth said.

    “In the backdrop of challenges, the necessity of the hour is to determine easy, scalable, examined and sustainable options that may remodel our societies and economies by eradicating poverty and guaranteeing common healthcare and schooling,” he added.

    Meanwhile, chief financial advisor, V. Anantha Nageswaran, current on the occasion, mentioned that important areas the place international locations can collaborate for monetary inclusion and progress by the DPI strategy embrace information sharing, capability constructing, and cross border linkages to assist remittances.

    “Our first step should be to encourage and foster knowledge sharing on the design, development and operations of DPIs,” Nageswaran mentioned. “These collaborations will result in refinements of DPIs in international locations which have already applied them.”

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    Updated: 22 Sep 2023, 07:22 PM IST

  • How to withdraw money from UPI ATM. Step-by-step information

    Wondering how India’s first UPI ATM which was launched on Tuesday works? Well, it is quite simple. This service affords a handy method for patrons to withdraw money from any ATM that helps UPI-ATM performance, all with out the necessity for a debit or bank card. Of course, one factor you’ll want to carry is your cell to finish the money withdrawal course of.

    Want to withdraw cash from UPI ATM? Know the method right here

    1)The buyer has to pick out the choice ‘UPI cash withdrawal’ on the ATM.

    2) The buyer shall be prompted to enter the withdrawal quantity.

     

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    How to withdraw cash from UPI ATM (NPCI)

    3) After coming into the quantity, a single-use dynamic QR code (signed) shall be displayed on the ATM display screen.

    4)The buyer must scan the QR code utilizing any UPI APP* and authorize the transaction with a UPI PIN on the cell (UPI APP) to get money from the ATM.

     

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    How to withdraw cash from UPI ATM (NPCI)

    UPI-ATM: Key options

    Interoperable.

    Card-less Transaction.

    Transaction restrict is as much as ₹10,000/- per transaction. It shall be a part of the prevailing UPI per day restrict and as per the bounds set by the Issuer Bank for UPI-ATM transactions.

    Convenience i.e. no want to hold a card for ATM money withdrawal.

    Can withdraw money from a number of accounts utilizing UPI APP

    On Thursday, Union Minister Piyush Goyal posted a video on X, that confirmed Ravisutanjani, a FinTech influencer, demonstrating withdraw money from an ATM utilizing UPI.

     

    The distinctive ATM has been developed by the National Payments Corporation of India and powered by NCR Corporation

    Users can now make voice-enabled UPI funds

    The NPCI on Wednesday launched a slew of recent fee choices on the favored funds platform UPI — Credit Line on UPI, UPI LITE X, and Tap & Pay, Hello! UPI and Conversational Bill Payments

    UPI transactions crossed the ten billion mark in August

    Recently, UPI achieved a outstanding milestone by crossing 10 billion transactions in a month. 

     

     

     

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    Updated: 07 Sep 2023, 01:57 PM IST

  • Red tape changed by purple carpet as India set to be $5 trillion financial system: PM

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    NEW DELHI: The first official engagement within the run-up to the BRICS Summit that begins in Johannesburg on Wednesday, the BRICS Business Forum (BBF), noticed PM Narendra Modi discuss India’s financial system.  Inviting traders to India and grow to be part of its development trajectory, the PM mentioned India will quickly be $5-trillion financial system.

    Chinese President Xi Jingping, regardless of being current in Johannesburg, was conspicuous by his absence within the BBF. Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the gathering nearly. “India is the world’s quickest rising financial system and can contact the $5-trillion mark quickly. India would be the world’s development engine within the years forward. Reforms in India have helped in ease of doing enterprise.

    Replaced purple tape by purple carpet. The defence and area sectors are actually open to the non-public sector. Women are equal companions in each sphere of life. I invite everybody to be part of the Indian development story and to come back and put money into India the place UPI has led to a revolution as from road distributors to purchasing malls use digital funds,’’ mentioned PM Modi, who was obtained at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Johannesburg by South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile.

    PM Modi additionally spoke about direct profit transfers which have crossed $360 billion. He additionally highlighted the expansion of infrastructure and mentioned the within the coming years funds for a similar was $120 billion. PM Modi was greeted by a Indian diaspora the place some ladies tied rakhi to him. He noticed a mannequin of a Swaminarayan temple that will likely be prepared by subsequent yr.

    President Putin in his digital deal with spoke concerning the unfairness of the sanctions imposed on Russia. He spoke of encouraging commerce in native currencies inside BRICS. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke concerning the growth of BRICS and the way the affect of this grouping was rising globally. 

    Meanwhile, Xi was the person of the second in South Africa. He was obtained by President Ramaphosa on the airport and in addition obtained the Order of South Africa award earlier on Tuesday. After receiving the award Xi mentioned that China-South Africa strategic partnership had entered a ‘golden era.’

    Talks on cheetah unlikely following 9 deaths 
    The demise of 9 cheetahs (together with three cubs), is prone to be a deterrent on additional talks on India’s formidable Cheetah Project with South Africa throughout PM Modi’s ongoing go to to Johannesburg. India had flown in 12 cheetahs earlier this yr, following the signing of a MoU which might facilitate translocation of 100 cheetahs to India over the subsequent decade

    NEW DELHI: The first official engagement within the run-up to the BRICS Summit that begins in Johannesburg on Wednesday, the BRICS Business Forum (BBF), noticed PM Narendra Modi discuss India’s financial system.  Inviting traders to India and grow to be part of its development trajectory, the PM mentioned India will quickly be $5-trillion financial system.

    Chinese President Xi Jingping, regardless of being current in Johannesburg, was conspicuous by his absence within the BBF. Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the gathering nearly. “India is the world’s quickest rising financial system and can contact the $5-trillion mark quickly. India would be the world’s development engine within the years forward. Reforms in India have helped in ease of doing enterprise.

    Replaced purple tape by purple carpet. The defence and area sectors are actually open to the non-public sector. Women are equal companions in each sphere of life. I invite everybody to be part of the Indian development story and to come back and put money into India the place UPI has led to a revolution as from road distributors to purchasing malls use digital funds,’’ mentioned PM Modi, who was obtained at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Johannesburg by South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    PM Modi additionally spoke about direct profit transfers which have crossed $360 billion. He additionally highlighted the expansion of infrastructure and mentioned the within the coming years funds for a similar was $120 billion. PM Modi was greeted by a Indian diaspora the place some ladies tied rakhi to him. He noticed a mannequin of a Swaminarayan temple that will likely be prepared by subsequent yr.

    President Putin in his digital deal with spoke concerning the unfairness of the sanctions imposed on Russia. He spoke of encouraging commerce in native currencies inside BRICS. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke concerning the growth of BRICS and the way the affect of this grouping was rising globally. 

    Meanwhile, Xi was the person of the second in South Africa. He was obtained by President Ramaphosa on the airport and in addition obtained the Order of South Africa award earlier on Tuesday. After receiving the award Xi mentioned that China-South Africa strategic partnership had entered a ‘golden era.’

    Talks on cheetah unlikely following 9 deaths 
    The demise of 9 cheetahs (together with three cubs), is prone to be a deterrent on additional talks on India’s formidable Cheetah Project with South Africa throughout PM Modi’s ongoing go to to Johannesburg. India had flown in 12 cheetahs earlier this yr, following the signing of a MoU which might facilitate translocation of 100 cheetahs to India over the subsequent decade

  • SBI Card permits RuPay bank cards on UPI. Here is learn how to hyperlink

    SBI Card, India’s largest pure-play bank card issuer, and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) have introduced the linking of SBI bank cards on the RuPay platform with UPI. Starting 10 August 2023, SBI Card prospects will be capable of make UPI transactions by means of their bank cards issued on RuPay. The performance may be availed by registering the bank card with third-party UPI apps. This will additional improve the avenues for purchasers utilizing SBI Card on the RuPay platform on UPI retailers, thus facilitating enhanced, handy, and seamless funds expertise.

    “With this performance, the SBI Card prospects will be capable of use their SBI Card-issued RuPay bank cards on the UPI platform. Today, UPI has grow to be an enormous digital platform enabling thousands and thousands of transactions on daily basis. This ought to give our prospects larger flexibility and mobility together with hassle-free utilization. With this, the trade will witness a major improve in bank card utilization,” Rama Mohan Rao Amara, MD&CEO, SBI Card stated.

    “The addition of SBI RuPay Credit Cards on UPI rails is a giant milestone within the progress trajectory of digital funds in India. This partnership will allow seamless UPI funds for SBI RuPay credit score cardholders, offering them a digitally enabled bank card lifecycle expertise. With the rising demand for bank cards within the nation, it turns into crucial to repeatedly construct modern fee options similar to linking RuPay Credit Cards with UPI, which can be handy, swift, and safe,” Dilip Asbe, MD & CEO, NPCI, said.

    Cardholders can enroll their active primary cards on UPI and make payments to merchants (P2M transactions) using their credit cards. This facility is free for customers. To ensure successful credit card linking with UPI, it is important to note that the cardholder’s mobile number registered with SBI Card should also be linked with UPI.

    Simple steps to link your SBI Card-issued RuPay Credit Card on UPI

    -Download the preferred UPI Third Party Application from the Play /App Store.

    -Verify your Mobile Number on the UPI App and complete registration.

    -Post successful registration, select the option “Add Credit Card/ Link Credit Card”.

    -Select “SBI Credit Card” from the checklist of Credit Card issuers.

    -Select your SBI RuPay Credit Card to be linked.

    -Enter the final 6 digits of your bank card and expiry date when prompted.

    -Proceed to set your 6-digit UPI PIN.

    To make Point of Sale (PoS) funds with UPI in your Credit Card

    -Scan service provider UPI QR Code in your most popular UPI-enabled third-party app.

    -Enter the quantity to be paid.

    -From the dropdown, choose your SBI RuPay Credit Card linked with UPI.

    -Enter a 6-digit UPI PIN to authorise the transaction.

    To make fee to an e-Commerce service provider utilizing UPI in your Credit Card

    -Select the UPI-enabled app linked along with your Credit Card as fee mode on the service provider web site/app.

    -Log in to the UPI-enabled app and choose the registered SBI RuPay Credit Card from the checklist of accessible accounts.

    -Confirm the fee utilizing your 6-digit UPI Pin.

    -Payment affirmation can be displayed.

    -Once the fee is completed, you’ll be redirected to the service provider web page.

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    Updated: 11 Aug 2023, 08:15 AM IST

  • RBI introduces offline fee through UPI. Here is how you’ll profit

    The Reserve Bank of India’s announcement on Thursday relating to the introduction of conversational funds and offline performance in UPI Lite marks a pivotal step that’s set to reshape India’s financial trajectory. The central financial institution raised the fee restrict through UPI lite to ₹500 from ₹200.

    “With the target of harnessing new applied sciences for enhancing the digital funds expertise for customers, it’s proposed to (i) allow “Conversational Payments” on UPI, which will enable users to engage in conversation with AI-powered systems to make payments; (ii) introduce offline payments on UPI using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology through ‘UPI-Lite’ on-device wallet; and (iii) enhance the transaction limit for small value digital payments in off-line mode from ₹200 to ₹500 within the overall limit of ₹2000 per payment instrument. These initiatives will further deepen the reach and use of digital payments in the country,” mentioned RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

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    The implementation of conversational funds utilizing UPI is a major idea. Users will be capable of begin and authorise transactions utilizing pure language interactions, enabling the process for making funds simpler and handy. 

    Suren Goyal, accomplice, of RPS Group mentioned one other necessary function is the addition of offline funds to UPI. This function intends to facilitate flawless transactions even in locations the place web availability is restricted or inconsistent. It would make sure that prospects may start funds offline and end them at any time when web connectivity was restored, bettering the accessibility and dependability of digital funds.

    “Moreover, the Reserve Bank of India hopes to permit small-amount funds to be made offline utilizing UPI. This technique goals to advertise digital transactions for small purchases even when customers haven’t any entry to the web. This programme provides to the bigger goal of minimising money reliance and selling a cashless economic system,” he added.

    “The integration of conversational payments promises to elevate transactional convenience, enhancing the overall user experience. Simultaneously, the incorporation of near-field technology for offline payments addresses connectivity challenges, ensuring seamless transactions even in areas with limited network access. This move not only simplifies transactions but also ushers in a new era of accessibility and ease for individuals and businesses alike,” mentioned Rajsri Rengan, India Head of Development, Banking and Payments, at FIS.

    The Reserve Bank of India in its three-day financial coverage committee assembly unanimously determined to maintain the repo fee unchanged at 6.5 per cent, one thing most monetary markets had anticipated.

     

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    Updated: 10 Aug 2023, 11:40 AM IST

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  • In charts: The paradoxes of India’s web increase

    The web in India is a tangle of contradictions. The nation boasts of the biggest variety of folks linked to the web, having fun with a few of the most inexpensive tariffs on this planet, in what’s more and more a very powerful marketplace for social media corporations. But alongside these strides, authorities additionally use web shutdowns often as a law-and-order device in an period when being disconnected can disrupt common life. Social media companies declare authorities interference on content material. Digital literacy just isn’t as widespread as the net penetration charge may counsel. Mint navigates the ironies of India’s web financial system:

     

    Buff…er…ing no extra

    India’s web development has been fast in recent times, lifted by low-cost tariffs. It had an estimated 759 million energetic web customers as of 2022, for the primary time comprising a majority of the inhabitants, in line with a report by Kantar and Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). A serious gainer is the monetary expertise sector: UPI alone recorded 9.3 billion transactions value ₹14.6 trillion in June 2023. However, the web penetration lags the world common (63%), World Bank knowledge reveals.

     

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    Digital curfews

    Meanwhile, India has discovered an ready ally in web shutdowns to manage legislation and order in occasions of unrest. Authorities discover it an apt device to stem violence, given frequent cases of viral pretend information resulting in tensions. But by international requirements, web shutdowns are method too frequent in India, knowledge reveals—a undeniable fact that human rights teams decry. Last 12 months, India noticed 45% of all shutdowns globally. India’s repeated makes an attempt to ask for social media content material to be censored has additionally raised considerations. Over the final three years, India has been among the many prime 5 nations sending such calls for to Twitter (now X).

     

     

    Internet in chains

    Such restrictions and shutdowns have impacted the general freedom to entry the web within the nation. According to Freedom House’s 2022 Freedom on the Net report, the web in India is simply “partly free”. The report, which measures the liberty to entry the web throughout 70 nations, positioned India on the fifty fifth place with a rating of 51 out of 100.

     

     

    Getting up to the mark

    Despite the politics, India’s infrastructural wins are an inspiration for the creating world. Technology has improved welfare and authorities outreach. But inferior speeds and poor digital literacy impede a lot of those positive factors. India is fifty fifth on cell web speeds and 83rd by way of broadband speeds. The adoption of the subsequent technology of cell expertise is predicted to select tempo solely by the tip of this decade. Expect the financial system to get a lift as that occurs—and as extra Indians be taught to make use of digital instruments.