The Indian government’s move to potentially levy charges on high-value UPI transactions has shifted the policy debate from theory to action, raising questions over who should bear the costs of the country’s dominant digital payments infrastructure. India’s debate over whether…
India’s digital farm database has surpassed 10.31 crore farmer IDs as the government accelerates efforts to create a comprehensive, farmer-focused digital infrastructure to enhance agricultural services and schemes. India’s digital farm database has crossed 10.31 crore farmer IDs, according to…
The Reserve Bank of India has scaled back certain DRM measures on smartphones and gadgets in its loan recovery framework, introducing phased restrictions and enhanced privacy safeguards following industry objections. The Reserve Bank of India has softened parts of its…
India’s IRDAI has mandated digital tagging of insurance policies to individual salespersons, aiming to curb mis-selling and improve transparency amid broader reforms including commission restructuring and consumer protection measures. India’s insurance regulator has moved to make every policy traceable to…
The Indian Parliament has passed a new bill designed to improve cash flow for small businesses by streamlining payment processes and reducing dispute resolution times, marking a significant step towards easing financial strains on SMEs. Parliament has approved a bill…
The Reserve Bank of India is proposing stricter guidelines to bring discipline and civility to debt recovery practices, targeting reduction in coercive tactics and safeguarding borrower rights, with implementation expected from 2026-2027. The Reserve Bank of India is moving to…
Indian banks are developing a delegated-authority system to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, aiming to formalise trusted relationships and enhance operational security amid new legal requirements. India’s banks are being pushed to draw a sharper line between…
India’s chief economic adviser emphasizes the need for a security-focused approach to AI, warning against widening inequalities and highlighting the potential for technology to shape the country’s economic future amidst global challenges. India must take a careful, security-first approach to…
The Billings Gazette is enhancing its digital presence with new features like breaking news alerts, personalised feeds, and audio articles, as it seeks to convert loyal readers into paying subscribers and strengthen its role in Montana’s civic life. The Billings…
Banking sector employs AI agents not only to boost efficiency but to enable controlled, permissioned actions that reshape customer interaction and internal processes, signalling a shift towards safer, delegated automation in finance. Artificial intelligence agents are moving banking beyond simple…
