Digital Transactions
Retired officer duped out of ₹90 lakh in digital arrest scam: 5 ways to stay safe online
A retired officer lost his hard-earned savings in a digital arrest scam. Fraudsters had posed as cyber officials. This case highlights the importance of recognising warning signs, verifying claims, reporting suspicious activity promptly, and following safety measures for banking transactions.
2 min read2 Jan 2026If you had invested ₹10,000 in Indian Bank 10 years ago, here’s what you’d have today
After a decade-long NPA crisis that crushed PSU banks, reforms, recapitalization and a sharp drop in bad loans helped Indian Bank stage a remarkable turnaround, delivering 601% returns and outpacing the Sensex.
6 min read27 Nov 2025Festive demand, GST cuts perk up consumption in Oct, Q3 looks 'sunny': SBI Caps
In October, India's economy showed signs of recovery with a 41% increase in vehicle sales and record digital transactions. SBI Capital Markets projects nominal GDP growth at 8.5%, driven by robust domestic demand and festive spending despite global economic challenges.
3 min read10 Nov 2025Worried about UPI, OTP frauds amid festive season? NPCI shares 5 tips for secure digital payments
Worried about UPI and OPT frauds amid festive Diwali season? National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has issued guidelines for people to secure their digital payments. Here's what they suggest…
2 min read16 Oct 2025PM SVANidhi: How to apply for govt-backed micro-credit scheme for street vendors? Check step-by-step guide here
PM SVANidhi: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs-backed loan scheme for street vendors aims to promote the use of digital transactions. Check the step-by-step guide on how to apply for the micro-credit scheme.
2 min read9 Oct 2025PMJDY marks 11 years with 560 million accounts, ₹2.68 trillion deposits
In her message marking 11 years of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman noted that the financial inclusion programme has been one of the major channels for delivering benefits under Direct Benefit Transfer.
2 min read28 Aug 2025Can AI spark growth and joy for offline retail?
AI-powered location management tools can now update each store’s data across multiple search engines and maps, helping customers find and navigate to their nearest store without any friction.
4 min read12 May 2025Mint Explainer: How additional factor authentication will secure online international payments
The RBI intends to provide Indian consumers with an additional layer of security when dealing with foreign merchants, ensuring a safety net comparable to domestic transactions, where additional factor authentication is already mandatory.
3 min read12 Feb 2025From Cash to UPI: How evolution of digital India fueled online payments?
Industry experts believe that initiatives like the Digital India campaign have aimed to bridge the digital divide and empower citizens with access to digital services, including payments
1 min read15 Mar 2024