As friendly fraud becomes an increasing challenge for merchants, experts emphasise proactive measures such as clear communication, organised record-keeping, and disciplined dispute workflows to minimise financial losses from genuine customer disputes arising from confusion or unawareness. Friendly fraud is a…
New McAfee research reveals that AI models can pinpoint the location of holiday snapshots without metadata, prompting concerns over personal privacy, scams, and the misuse of geolocation tools. A new McAfee study suggests that ordinary holiday snapshots and social media…
Pulse Energy is among the first technology enablers certified for Unified Bharat eCharge, a revolutionary interoperable EV charging network backed by India’s government, streamlining payment and discovery across over 10,000 chargers nationwide. Pulse Energy has become one of the first…
As artificial intelligence becomes integral to wealth management, firms are shifting from retrospective analysis to real-time guidance and automation, driven by advancements in predictive and agentic AI, reshaping client engagement and operational models. Benito Mable, co-founder and chief executive of…
India’s push towards cashless transactions slows as cash in circulation rises sharply, prompting policy reconsideration of transaction fees on UPI payments amid a shifting financial landscape. India’s move towards digital payments is entering a more complicated phase. Unified Payments Interface,…
India’s digital payments infrastructure is evolving rapidly, with core systems like UPI dominating the market, prompting a shift in focus towards securing and modernising the backbone of the financial sector amid massive transaction volumes and international recognition. India’s financial sector…
The Asia-Pacific region emerged as the fastest-growing hub for crypto activity in 2025, with transaction values soaring 69%, driven by India, Vietnam and several other populous markets amid uneven regulation. Asia-Pacific has emerged as the fastest-growing centre for crypto activity,…
Pulse Energy’s integration of more than 10,000 chargers into the Unified Bharat eCharge network signals a transformative shift in India’s EV charging sector, prioritising interoperability and dependable user experiences over ownership models. Pulse Energy’s announcement that it has brought more…
Indian startup Drivn is pioneering a leasing-based ecosystem to boost electric truck adoption, leveraging strategic partnerships and institutional funding amid market challenges in India’s nascent electric commercial vehicle sector. DRIVN has emerged in 2026 as one of the more closely…
Fraudsters are increasingly deploying counterfeit UPI apps that mimic legitimate platforms, posing a significant risk to everyday users relying on mobile payments. Experts warn that verifying transactions through official channels is crucial to prevent financial losses. UPI has made everyday…
India’s finance ministry is set to launch Project Insight 2.0 on January 27, 2028, aiming to reduce income tax refund delays by leveraging AI and predictive analytics, as processing times for refunds have unexpectedly increased amid system strains. India’s finance…
India’s fintech industry is entering a new era where AI becomes central to decision-making, automating services and enhancing financial inclusion, driven by robust digital infrastructure and supportive policies. India’s fintech sector is moving into a new phase in which artificial…
