Jasleen Kohli, CEO of Go Digit General Insurance, has been recognised as the Global Fintech Person of the Year (Female) at the 2026 Global Fintech Awards, celebrating her leadership in driving innovation and digital transformation in India’s insurance sector. Jasleen…
Despite a 67% decline in digital arrest scams, Indian authorities warn that fraudsters are increasingly exploiting AI and evolving tactics, with investment scams now posing a sharper threat amid calls for shared cybersecurity efforts. India’s cybercrime threat is shifting rather…
The NSE pioneers India’s first tokenised corporate bond issues, signalling a potential shift in market infrastructure and access, as REC and Larsen & Toubro raise ₹1,000 crore through innovative digital platforms under regulatory scrutiny. The National Stock Exchange of India…
Finance teams are embracing vibe coding, a new approach where plain English descriptions enable AI to assemble software tools, potentially revolutionising data handling and reporting accuracy, provided data governance is maintained. Finance teams are increasingly being pitched a new way…
As financial institutions increasingly delegate decision-making to AI agents, establishing clear authority boundaries and revocation mechanisms becomes crucial to prevent risks and ensure compliance in automated payments. As banks push artificial intelligence from advice towards action, one issue is becoming…
India’s plan to apply a 0.4% merchant fee on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 has sparked concerns over merchants passing costs to consumers, prompting calls for vigilance and regulatory enforcement to protect digital payment trust. India’s move to introduce a merchant…
A Noida-based fintech company has reported a major security breach resulting in the siphoning of over Rs 2.42 crore through 497 unauthorised transactions, raising urgent questions about digital payment safety. A Noida-based fintech company has reported that more than Rs…
India’s National Highways Authority has introduced OneTag, a new service allowing FASTag users to switch issuer banks seamlessly via the Rajmargyatra app, enhancing convenience and operational efficiency at toll plazas. India’s National Highways Authority has launched OneTag, a portability service…
India’s recent UPI MDR framework introduces a small transaction fee for mutual fund and securities payments, but industry experts expect the burden to be absorbed by fund houses and service providers, limiting impact on retail investors. India’s new UPI merchant…
India’s gold jewellery industry has appealed for an exemption from the recent rise in merchant discount rate charges on high-value UPI transactions, citing concerns over increased operational costs in a sector already burdened by taxes and compliance costs. India’s gold…
Mumbai-based Protectt.ai launches an autonomous AI security platform designed for banks, non-bank lenders and insurers to proactively identify vulnerabilities amid increasing app deployment and cyber risks. Protectt.ai has launched an AI for Security Platform aimed at banks, non-bank lenders and…
Seon has enhanced its fraud detection platform with over 1,100 data signals, aiming to help banks, fintechs, and online businesses identify fake profiles and linked accounts with reduced customer disruption by leveraging detailed analysis across multiple data points. SEON has…
