FiatPe Founder on Budget 2026, UPI Growth, and AI
Richika Dadheech, MD of FiatPe, discusses fintech expectations for Budget 2026, UPI's global rise, cybersecurity needs, and AI's transformative role in shaping India's digital payments landscape.
Richika Dadheech, MD of FiatPe, discusses fintech expectations for Budget 2026, UPI's global rise, cybersecurity needs, and AI's transformative role in shaping India's digital payments landscape.
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Government plans to extend UPI services to more countries, focusing on East Asia. Financial inclusion efforts intensify with expanded Stand Up India loans and near-complete banking coverage.
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EPFO plans to integrate ATM and UPI for instant PF withdrawals, eliminating the need for cheques. Learn how this digital shift will benefit over 7 crore subscribers.
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PAYG Payments Pvt Ltd receives RBI's in-principle approval for offline and cross-border payment aggregation licenses, marking a key expansion in India's fintech landscape. Learn more about this strategic move.
IXI Eyewear unveils 22-gram autofocus glasses with liquid crystal lenses at CES 2026. They track eye movement, eliminating bifocal limitations. Launch set for next year.
CES 2026 showcased groundbreaking smart glasses from Ray-Ban, Samsung, Xiaomi, and more, blending AI, AR, and style. Discover the future of wearable tech now!
Bengaluru fintech Skydo receives RBI's Payment Aggregator-Cross Border licence, empowering 30,000+ MSMEs with faster, cheaper international collections. Discover how this boosts Indian exports.
Meta postpones international launch of AI-powered Ray-Ban Display glasses due to high US demand. New teleprompter & EMG features unveiled at CES 2026. Read the full story.
Meta halts global launch of Ray-Ban Display glasses due to overwhelming US demand and limited supply. UK, France, Italy, Canada launch pushed to 2026. Read details.
Meta delays Ray-Ban Display smart glasses launch in UK, France, Italy, Canada due to unprecedented US demand and limited inventory. Get the full story on specs and reasons.
Quick commerce giant Zepto introduces in-app UPI payments, eliminating redirects to third-party apps. This move mirrors rivals Swiggy and Zomato, streamlining user experience ahead of its potential ₹11,000 crore IPO.
The newly constituted Payments Regulatory Board held its inaugural meeting, reviewing the draft 'Payments Vision 2028' document. The board discussed key themes for India's digital payments future. Read more.
Maharashtra's MSRTC witnesses a digital payments revolution. UPI transactions for bus tickets soar, generating over Rs 83 crore in Dec 2025 alone, enhancing passenger convenience and transparency.
Pickle 1 AR glasses, powered by Pickle OS, claim to store your visual context, anticipate needs, and offer personal AI help. Priced at $799, pre-orders open in the US.
UPI payments closed 2025 at a new high with 2,163 crore transactions in December. Discover the full NPCI data, growth trends, and what it means for India's digital economy. Read more.
UPI achieved historic highs in 2025 with 228 billion transactions worth ₹300 trillion. December 2025 saw 21.6 billion transactions. Discover the drivers and future of India's payment revolution.
The superSpends 2025 report reveals how Gen Z is reshaping India's digital payment habits. Discover key trends in spending, saving, and credit usage. Read the full analysis now!
Indian startup Speed raises $8 million from Tether and Ego Death Capital to build a global Lightning Network payment infrastructure, aiming to make instant, low-cost transactions a reality.
Despite a major digital payments push, cash remains dominant in key sectors like real estate, agriculture, and rural retail. Expert Subhash Chandra Garg explains why. Read the full analysis.
Nagpur's Itwari railway station sees a digital revolution with UPI accounting for over 85% of ticket bookings in early December. Discover how digital payments are transforming passenger convenience.
A new report reveals a 42% surge in real-time payment transactions globally, while e-commerce fraud rates show a welcome decline. Discover the trends shaping digital finance.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin admits he commercialised Google Glass too fast, calling it a key lesson. As Google re-enters the smart glasses market, learn from his 2013 failure.
India's digital payments surge is uneven. Maharashtra's per-capita UPI use is 7x Bihar's, revealing a deep digital split. Explore the state-wise data and what it means for India's economy.
NPCI introduces a central portal for managing UPI autopay mandates, enhancing transparency and portability to curb dark patterns. Learn how this empowers Indian consumers.
India and New Zealand agree to collaborate on payment system interoperability and real-time cross-border remittances. The deal opens new markets for Indian fintech and boosts financial services exports.
Indian consumers are ditching complex credit cards for clean credit. Discover what clean credit is, why it matters, and how fintechs like Kiwi are leading this transparent financial revolution.
A new report reveals India's payment shift: credit cards for high-value buys, UPI for daily needs, while debit card use falls. Explore the Q3 2025 data and trends shaping digital payments.