Digitalization
EPFO plans Aadhaar-based portal to unlock dormant PF accounts
The E-PRAAPTI portal will allow members trace and reactivate old EPF accounts without employer intervention as digital processing gains pace.
2 min read29 Apr 2026Sebi flags rise in fraudulent trading apps siphoning investor money
Sebi has partnered with Google Play to introduce a verified app label to protect investors from a surge in fraudulent trading platforms that mimic legitimate intermediaries.
1 min read25 Mar 2026It's raining rewards points as e-retailers chase loyalty
The rise in reward-point redemption frequency, even as per-transaction ticket sizes have moderated, suggests points are increasingly being used for regular expenses rather than saved for indulgences.
4 min read17 Feb 2026Digital addiction can hurt jobs, earnings and economy, warns Economic Survey
The survey highlights the growing contribution of the digital economy, pegged at 11.74% of national income in FY23, which is projected to rise to 13.42% in FY25. However, this clashes with the negative impact it is having on the population.
3 min read29 Jan 2026In charts: What’s driving the uneven surge in digitalization across Indian states
India’s digital economy is expanding rapidly, but progress across states remains uneven, with gaps in connectivity, platform adoption, and cyber protection, finds an ICRIER report.
2 min read17 Dec 2025Can retail data make hot retail media hotter? The Trade Desk thinks
After retail media grew at a scorching pace in India and worldwide, adtech firm The Trade Desk is pursuing a new frontier in this business—retail data. Can this unlock more value for advertisers and retailers alike?
6 min read27 Oct 2025Mint Explainer: Can Zoho’s Arattai take on WhatsApp—or will it end up like Hike and Koo?
Almost five years after it was launched, Zoho Corp's Arattai, an alternative to the global messaging giants, is topping App Store charts. But it will need a lot more than a viral moment to become a true homegrown alternative to WhatsApp and Telegram.
4 min read30 Sep 2025Competition watchdog, IT ministry discuss joint oversight of digital economy
Competition Commission of India said that its chairperson Ravneet Kaur and members held a meeting with S. Krishnan, secretary in IT ministry, to deliberate on issues relating to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and other matters such as its interface with competition law.
2 min read28 Aug 2025Digital-only users surge as connected TVs add 35 million viewers in India
The Media Compass report by Kantar highlights a shift in viewership from linear TV to digital-only users, with 35 million new connected TV viewers in early 2025. Digital platforms are favoured by younger audiences, while traditional TV remains popular among older demographics.
2 min read17 Jun 2025Govt proposes mandatory online payment system for copyright licence fees
The move is aimed at streamlining payments and improving transparency in the way royalties are collected and distributed, especially amid the growing reliance on digital modes of content consumption and public performance.
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