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Apple Pay India Launch Set for October 2026: Axis Bank to Lead Rollout

The long-awaited Apple Pay India launch is reportedly set for October 2026. Apple will partner initially with Axis Bank credit cards, deliberately sidestepping the zero-MDR UPI payment network to safeguard its core transaction fee revenue.

How India's SaaS Companies Are Scaling Globally in 2026

Driven by strong engineering talent, low operational costs, and global expansion, Indian SaaS enterprises are transitioning from budget-friendly tools to high-value AI platforms expected to hit $35 billion in valuation by 2027–2028.

AI in Indian Banking Sector: How AI Is Transforming Finance

The Department of Financial Services says scheduled commercial banks posted a record aggregate net profit of ₹3.50 lakh crore in FY2023-24, while PSBs posted ₹1.41 lakh crore, and PSB asset quality improved with gross NPA falling to 3.12%.

UPI Privacy Rules Are Changing: What Happens to Your Mobile Number After September 4?

NPCI has given UPI banks and payment apps until September 4, 2026 to mask mobile numbers, account numbers and number-based UPI IDs. Existing UPI IDs are not automatically being cancelled. Here is what the rule actually changes.

AI Can Automate BFSI, But Not Trust: Dushyant Sharma on the Power of Human Distribution | Exclusive

AI may automate underwriting, KYC and customer service, but can it replace the human trust that drives financial adoption? InvestKraft Co-Founder & COO Dushyant Sharma explains why agent-led distribution could become an even stronger.

UPI Rules 2026: What RBI and NPCI Changed

RBI and NPCI have changed several UPI rules covering biometric authentication, selected transaction limits, recurring payments and security. Here is what applies in 2026, who is affected and what happens next.

Will UPI Payments Become Chargeable? What Users Should Know Before Worrying

UPI users are not being charged for sending money or making payments today. But a change passed by the Lok Sabha gives the Centre more control over which digital payment methods must remain free. Here is what the law says.

The Hidden Winners of India's UPI Boom Are Not the Payment Apps

India runs the world's busiest instant-payment network, yet the apps you scan with earn almost nothing on the transaction itself. The real money sits one layer down, with the companies that build the hardware, credit rails, & the fraud shields.

AustralianSuper Invests AU$500 Million More in India’s NIIF, Lifts India Exposure to AU$3.3 Billion

Australia's largest pension fund AustralianSuper announced an additional AU$500 million investment in India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund on July 9, 2026, at the Australia-India Annual Leaders' Summit in Melbourne.

Morgan Stanley Predicts Sensex at 89,000 by June 2027; IT Sector Could Be the Big Surprise

Morgan Stanley has set a base-case Sensex target of 89,000 by June 2027 implying 15% upside with a 50% probability. Its bull case places the index at 1,00,000, while the bear case puts it at 66,000.

Paytm, MobiKwik, PB Fintech: How India's Fintech Poster Boys Learned To Make Money

From Paytm to PhonePe and PayU, Indian fintechs are shifting from user growth to revenue-led models. What this means for Bharat, citizens and investors.

India’s RegTech Market: Why Compliance SaaS Is Becoming BFSI’s Next Big Growth Story

India’s RegTech market is emerging as the next big BFSI technology opportunity, driven by digital lending rules, DPDP compliance, AML monitoring, fraud detection and RBI’s FREE-AI framework for responsible AI in finance.

PayU India Finally Cracks the Profit Code — Here's How

After years of losses, PayU India finally turns a corner — posting its first full-year operating profit. But one number buried in the report hints at a bigger move still to come.

EPFO New Rules 2026: Now Withdraw Your PF Money via UPI and ATM - Just Like a Bank Account

EPFO 3.0 is here. India's 30 crore provident fund members can now access their retirement savings instantly. No paperwork. No employer approval. No waiting.

"The future of finance lies in making financial interactions more seamless, intuitive, and intelligent"

jUMPP, an AI-powered fintech platform, has received NPCI approval as a TPAP and integrated UPI payments, evolving into a super app that combines payments, investments, Digital Gold, Mutual Funds, and SIPs in one ecosystem.

DORA, PSD3 and EU Digital Identity Wallet Deadline: Is the BFSI Sector Ready?

DORA, PSD3 and the EU Digital Identity Wallet are set to reshape Europe’s BFSI sector by 2026. Banks, fintechs and payment firms must prepare for new rules.

India’s ₹53 Lakh Crore Credit Boom Is Quietly Creating a Debt Crisis

India’s credit boom is driven by rapid digital lending, credit card expansion, and BNPL adoption among young consumers, but it is also increasing financial stress due to high interest rates and low financial literacy.

Ebix Technologies’ MoneyWare® Platform Chosen by Leading Indian Private Bank for GIFT City Custody Operations

Platform to enhance global custody services with automation, scalability, and seamless cross-border operations!

Pocketful Names Prateek Singh as Chief Executive Officer to Drive Next Phase of Growth

With over 13 years of experience, Singh brings deep expertise in building and scaling digital financial platforms, with a strong focus on customer acquisition, product innovation, and business growth.

India’s Unicorn Startups: Who Will Be the Next Big IPO?

In just under a decade, India’s startup ecosystem has undergone a dramatic transformation. From barely 500 recognised startups in 2016 to over 1.57 lakh by the end of 2024, the growth has been nothing short of exponential.