Digital Payments

The fintech company has joined hands with handset makers such as Nokia, HMD, Lava International and itel to have the service pre-installed on their devices.

An X user questioned why HDFC Bank sought additional confirmation after he authenticated a ₹1.05 lakh credit-card payment with an OTP. RBI rules allow banks to use risk-based security measures and adaptive authentication for digital payments.

Foreign tourists in India can now use their home country payment apps at local shops without needing a bank account.

From a quick ₹20 snack to a short rickshaw ride, the “Scan. Pay. Done.” culture operated flawlessly at small street-food stalls, local cafés, and neighbourhood vendors, the French woman noted.

India’s lower-middle-class consumers are not abandoning digital channels, but 2026 data shows a surprising shift towards offline transactions. Bill payments, food orders and travel bookings have moved back to physical channels.

Ebix shares surged by 5% to ₹22.02, hitting an upper circuit for six consecutive sessions after rebounding 36% from its 52-week low. The company also issued over one crore NCMC RuPay smart cards, and its payments subsidiary received RBI approval to conduct trade remittances.

UPI, NEFT, RTGS and IMPS payments do not automatically trigger an income tax notice, but unexplained transactions can attract scrutiny. Here’s when digital payments may raise questions and what taxpayers should check in their AIS, Form 26AS and ITR.

From managing utility bills, recurring subscriptions and financial services, Gen Z's financial habits show they are a generation that has grown up with digital payments at its core. Here's a look at what they spend their salaries on…