Payment Systems
Sent money to the wrong UPI ID? What happens next—and what you should do
A wrong UPI transfer isn’t always reversible. From frozen accounts to missed investment returns, here’s how recovery works, why delays hurt, and what users should do to protect themselves.
5 min read13 Jan 2026Appeals court backs contempt finding against Apple, but reopens a door for iPhone app fees
Appeals court backs contempt finding against Apple, but reopens a door for iPhone app fees
2 min read12 Dec 2025Prosus-backed PayU India turns Ebitda positive in September quarter
Prosus said the improvement in PayU's earnings was driven by a sharper tilt towards higher‑margin, value‑added services and software‑as‑a‑service products
2 min read24 Nov 2025RBI begins work on linking UPI–TIPS to ease India–Eurozone money transfers
RBI has started linking UPI with Europe's TIPS instant payment system, aiming to streamline cross-border transactions between India and the eurozone, while promoting the global expansion of India's digital payment infrastructure.
2 min read21 Nov 2025Zoho Enters India’s Fintech Battle With New ‘Zoho Pay’ App to Challenge Gpay, Phonepe, Paytm
India’s fintech war just got its newest challenger. Home-grown tech giant Zoho has officially launched ‘Zoho Pay’, its new payments app built to rival Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm. The app promises a seamless UPI experience while integrating directly with Zoho’s chat app Arattai and its business software suite , giving users and enterprises an all-in-one digital payments ecosystem. Founder Sridhar Vembu says Zoho Pay is about “home-grown tech powering home-grown payments”, as India pushes for tech sovereignty and reduced reliance on foreign fintech.
24 Oct 2025Social Security to end paper checks on September 30 — here's how to keep receiving benefits
Social Security will end paper checks on September 30, moving all beneficiaries to electronic payments through direct deposit or prepaid debit cards.
2 min read29 Sep 2025Govt gets a seat on India's new payments regulator. Here's why
The Payments Regulatory Board will be chaired by the RBI governor, and will have two other RBI members. The central government will nominate three representatives.
6 min read27 May 2025How tourists and NRIs can use UPI without an Indian bank account to make payments
UPI One World allows foreign nationals and NRIs to make seamless digital payments in India, eliminating the need for cash or forex cards. Users can load Indian rupees into a prepaid wallet and transact easily using UPI QR codes, enhancing their travel experience.
4 min read8 Jan 2025