Google, Apple Representatives to Meet Parliamentary Panel to Discuss Cyber Security

Google, Apple Representatives to Meet Parliamentary Panel to Discuss Cyber Security

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has called representatives of several banks such as the Punjab National Bank as well as global and national tech majors, including Google, Apple and Paytm, next week to discuss issues related to cyber security and rising cases of cyber crimes. The committee, headed by…

ONDC Framing Mechanism to Ensure Rule Compliance by Entities Involved

ONDC Framing Mechanism to Ensure Rule Compliance by Entities Involved

Government-promoted Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is framing a mechanism to ensure compliance with its rules by entities involved in online retail trading, a senior official said on Thursday. The ONDC aims to promote an open platform for all aspects of e-commerce retail. It would help small retailers expand…

Paytm Wins RBI Extension for Payment Aggregator Licence Application: Details

Paytm Wins RBI Extension for Payment Aggregator Licence Application: Details

Indian financial technology company Paytm Payments Services has received an extension from the country’s banking regulator to apply for a payment aggregator licence and aims to reapply in about 15 days, the company said on Sunday. Paytm Payments Services, in the meantime, can continue with the online payment aggregation business for…

PhonePe Raises 0 Million in Funding at  Billion Valuation, Becomes India’s Most Valuable Payments Firm

PhonePe Raises $350 Million in Funding at $12 Billion Valuation, Becomes India’s Most Valuable Payments Firm

Walmart-backed PhonePe said on Thursday it raised $350 million (roughly Rs. 2800 crore) from private equity firm General Atlantic at a $12 billion (roughly Rs. 97,700) valuation, making it India’s most valuable payments firm and giving it funds to expand into the lucrative lending space. A second tranche of investments…

UPI Reaches Record High of Payments Worth Rs. 12.82 Lakh Crore in December 2022

UPI Reaches Record High of Payments Worth Rs. 12.82 Lakh Crore in December 2022

Payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) touched a record high of Rs. 12.82 lakh crore in December. During the month, 782 crore transactions in volume terms were done on the platform, which was launched in 2016. “UPI has made major contribution in ushering digital payment revolution in the country. In…

Alibaba Group Sells Remaining Stake in Paytm Worth Rs. 1,378 Crore

Paytm 2022 Recap Calls Delhi-NCR as India’s Digital Payments Capital

One97 Communications (OCL), which owns Paytm, on Wednesday announced the release of Paytm 2022 Recap, highlighting the interesting trends of transactions made through Paytm in the last year. Paytm UPI is one of the most preferred payment methods for Indians, with its superfast and secure payments. Users can also check…

ONDC to Get Many More Apps Onboard in Coming Weeks as Beta Testing Begins in Bengaluru

ONDC to Get Many More Apps Onboard in Coming Weeks as Beta Testing Begins in Bengaluru

The commerce and industry ministry on Friday said many more applications will join the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) in the coming weeks to expand both buyers and sellers who can participate in this platform. ONDC — the ministry’s initiative to help small retailers and reduce the dominance of…

Alibaba Group Sells Remaining Stake in Paytm Worth Rs. 1,378 Crore

ED Freezes Funds Worth Rs. 46.67 Crore Kept in Payment Gateways Easebuzz, Razorpay, Cashfree, and Paytm: Report

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reportedly conducted raids against Chinese-controlled loan apps and investment tokens and frozen funds worth Rs. 46.67 crore kept in payment gateways such as Easebuzz, Razorpay, Cashfree and Paytm. The federal agency is said to have frozen accounts under the anti-money laundering law. Searches were carried…

Byju’s Said to Owe Over Rs. 80 Crore to BCCI, Paytm Wants to Exit as Title Sponsor

Byju’s Said to Owe Over Rs. 80 Crore to BCCI, Paytm Wants to Exit as Title Sponsor

Indian cricket team’s jersey sponsor Byju’s allegedly owes Rs. 86.21 crore as dues to the BCCI while title sponsor Paytm has requested the board to transfer its rights to a third party. It was only in April that the Edtech company and the BCCI had agreed on the extension of…