India's Music Revenue Jumps 40.5%, Yet Faces Payment Crisis
India's music creator revenues hit €80.5M in 2024, per CISAC. Yet, heavy reliance on streaming & under-licensed sectors threaten long-term growth. Industry demands fair royalties.
India's music creator revenues hit €80.5M in 2024, per CISAC. Yet, heavy reliance on streaming & under-licensed sectors threaten long-term growth. Industry demands fair royalties.
Skipper Shri Dharun ST's brilliant century helped Tamil Nadu post 269 against Uttar Pradesh on Day 1 of the Vijay Merchant U-16 tie in Shimoga. UP were 13/1 at stumps. Follow the latest cricket action!
Celebrated choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant celebrated her 50th birthday with Ranveer Singh, Rani Mukerji, and more. She shared a heartfelt note on learning to stay relevant. See photos and details.
BharatPe partners with Yes Bank to launch 'Pay Later with BharatPe', an instant credit-on-UPI solution for merchants. This BNPL product aims to empower small businesses and ease consumer daily expenses. #Fintech #UPI #India
Bollywood's top choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant celebrated her 50th birthday with a grand party attended by Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, and more. Read about the heartfelt celebration and her journey.
Vidarbha's Under-16 team staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Uttar Pradesh by four wickets in the Vijay Merchant Trophy. Malhar Dhurad's unbeaten 74 guided the chase. Read the full match report.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting to establish the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), a new statutory body for port and ship security. CISF designated as the lead security agency. Details inside.
Uttar Pradesh secured a 35-run first-innings lead against Vidarbha in the U-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy. However, Vidarbha's fightback has set up an intriguing final day in Kanpur. Follow the live action!
Rajasthan pacer Rohan Choudhary's brilliant 6/32 skittled Punjab for 156 on Day 1 of the Vijay Merchant U-16 Trophy in Gwalior. Read the full match report and analysis.
A new report reveals a 16% drop in debit card usage in India, as consumers prefer UPI for daily spends and credit cards for high-value purchases. Explore the changing landscape of digital payments.
Vidarbha's bowlers restrict Uttar Pradesh to 207 on Day 1 of the Vijay Merchant Trophy U-16 match in Kanpur. Vidarbha ends the day at 52/2 after an early wobble. Read the full match report.
Bollywood's elite attended choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant's birthday gala in Mumbai. See what Rani Mukerji, Shilpa Shetty, Karan Johar, and Arjun Kapoor wore to the star-studded event on December 18, 2025.
Amazon Pay introduces UPI biometric authentication for Android users, enabling PIN-free transactions up to ₹5,000 using fingerprint or facial recognition for faster, more secure payments.
Dense fog and poor light forced a complete washout of the second day's play in the Vijay Merchant Trophy U-16 match between UP and Bengal in Bareilly. Get the latest updates on the weather-hit fixture.
Paytm Payments Services secures RBI authorisation to operate as a payment aggregator for offline and cross-border transactions, expanding its financial services footprint. Discover the implications for India's digital payments landscape.
Amazon India launches biometric authentication for UPI payments, enabling faster, password-free checkouts. This move aims to boost digital payment security and convenience for millions of users.
UK fintech Revolut plans to disrupt India's cross-border payments, targeting travel, education, and freelancers. CEO Paroma Chatterjee details strategy for 20M users by 2030.
The Reserve Bank of India has given in-principle approval for Fino Payments Bank to transition into a small finance bank. This marks a major milestone for the 18-year-old company. Read more about the implications and Fino's unique strategy.
Five talented cricketers from Mohali have been selected for the Punjab U-16 team for the Vijay Merchant Trophy 2025-26. Discover the players' names and the historic achievement for the district.
A major Shopify outage on Cyber Monday, December 1, left merchants unable to process orders. Services are now restored as the company investigates. Read the full impact.
Shopify experienced a significant outage on Cyber Monday, disrupting merchant logins and POS systems. The platform is investigating the issue. Read for live updates and impact.
XFlow announces ambitious plan to multiply cross-border payment volumes 10x within 18 months, expanding global reach and enhancing digital payment solutions for businesses.
Seasoned banker Ajay Jain joins Arihant Capital Markets to spearhead investment and merchant banking operations, bringing 25+ years expertise to drive business growth.
India's cross-border payments transform as RBI's new license enables fintechs to capture 20% of $1.6T market. Startups raise millions to streamline exports for SMEs.
PayU India reports $3M adjusted EBITDA profit in Q2, reversing a $6M loss. Revenue hits $214M, up 21% YoY, driven by merchant lending boom. Read the full analysis.
Jio Payments Bank expanded its business correspondent network to nearly 200,000 in Q2 FY26, closing gap with Airtel Payments Bank through aggressive hiring and new product launches.
RBI announces UPI integration with Europe's TIPS, enabling instant cross-border payments between India and Europe. Learn how this transforms digital payments.
Belgium's Supreme Court will hear Mehul Choksi's appeal against extradition to India on December 9. The fugitive diamond merchant faces charges in the ₹13,500 crore PNB scam. Follow for latest developments.
Paytm's new Hide Payments feature gives users control over transaction visibility while maintaining security. Learn how to use this privacy-focused innovation.
Samsung India partners with AU Small Finance Bank to enable Mobile Tap & Pay for Visa credit cardholders via Samsung Wallet. Experience secure contactless payments!