Digital Wallets
Mint Explainer: Why are quick commerce giants betting big on digital wallets?
Swiggy Instamart now lets users top up their wallets to qualify for free delivery, highlighting a broader industry shift where digital payment ecosystems are becoming the primary tool to drive customer retention.
3 min read31 May 2026From DigiLocker to BHIM App, 5 must-have govt apps to speed up digital payments and access public services faster
Skip the paperwork with these must-have government apps in India that simplify digital payments, travel, transport services, and secure document storage for a faster and smarter digital lifestyle.
2 min read26 May 2026RBI proposes new digital wallet rules — here's how it plans to increase security, ease refunds, among others
The RBI is revising the framework for Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) to enhance security, improve customer protection, and support long-term growth. All proposed measures explained here.
3 min read25 Apr 2026RBI proposes special-use wallets for foreign residents, domestic transit and gifts
The central bank’s draft paper introduces targeted ‘prepaid payment instruments’ to simplify payments for tourists and commuters, while setting strict capital norms for non-bank issuers to ensure consumer safety.
5 min read22 Apr 2026How digital wallets are powering financial inclusion and credit access
Digital wallets originated in Kenya with M-Pesa, providing secure money transfer for those without bank access. This model evolved in India, facilitating financial inclusion through UPI. Today, mobile payments are integral to India's economy, particularly benefiting youth and rural areas.
3 min read19 Jun 2025Mint Explainer: How UPI access will make digital wallet users' life easier
Users can now choose from more platforms and use their PPIs to make UPI payments, whether for paying bills, shopping online, or transferring funds.
3 min read2 Jan 2025RBI proposes new digital wallet rules — here's how it plans to increase security, ease refunds, among others
The RBI is revising the framework for Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) to enhance security, improve customer protection, and support long-term growth. All proposed measures explained here.
3 min read25 Apr 2026How digital wallets are powering financial inclusion and credit access
Digital wallets originated in Kenya with M-Pesa, providing secure money transfer for those without bank access. This model evolved in India, facilitating financial inclusion through UPI. Today, mobile payments are integral to India's economy, particularly benefiting youth and rural areas.
3 min read19 Jun 2025Mint Explainer: How UPI access will make digital wallet users' life easier
Users can now choose from more platforms and use their PPIs to make UPI payments, whether for paying bills, shopping online, or transferring funds.
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