TECH


Zomato gets RBI nod to operate as online payment aggregator

Zomato gets RBI nod to operate as online payment aggregator

Zomato Payments has received authorisation from RBI to operate as an online payment aggregator.

RBI issues draft norms for fintech self-regulatory body

RBI issues draft norms for fintech self-regulatory body

Fintech self-regulatory organisation would ensure adherence to industry standards and facilitate a transparent communication channel with RBI, as per the draft norms.  

RBI lifts ban on Razorpay, Cashfree

RBI lifts ban on Razorpay, Cashfree

After almost a year of freeze, Razorpay and Cashfree can onboard new merchants; they receive the final authorisation from RBI to operate as payment aggregators.


Union Bank taps Accenture to boost operational efficiency

Union Bank taps Accenture to boost operational efficiency

Union Bank of India has tapped Accenture to provide a scalable and secure enterprise data lake platform with advanced analytics and reporting capabilities.


Bank of Maharashtra hires Pradeep Srivastava as CTO

Bank of Maharashtra hires Pradeep Srivastava as CTO

Bank of Maharashtra has appointed Pradeep Kumar Srivastava as chief technology officer; he has spent over 28 years in the IT sector.

Fintechs need to set up self-regulatory body: RBI Guv

Fintechs need to set up self-regulatory body: RBI Guv

Indian fintech industry is estimated to generate revenue of $200 bn by 2030; could potentially contribute to 13% of global fintech industry revenue, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said.

Canara Bank launches UPI Interoperable Digital Rupee mobile app

Canara Bank launches UPI Interoperable Digital Rupee mobile app

Canara Bank customers will be able to scan merchant UPI QR codes using the app and make the payment through digital currency. 

HDFC Bank on-boards over 1 lakh customers, 1.7 lakh merchants on CBDC

HDFC Bank on-boards over 1 lakh customers, 1.7 lakh merchants on CBDC

HDFC Bank has also activated an interoperable UPI QR code with the e-rupee platform.

Flipkart to distribute Axis Bank’s personal loans

Flipkart to distribute Axis Bank’s personal loans

Flipkart’s e-commerce platform, which has 450 million customers, will be distributing Axis Bank’s personal loans of up to Rs 5 lakh which can be repaid in up to three years.

Union Bank of India, IIT Varanasi sign Mou to set up joint incubation centre

Union Bank of India, IIT Varanasi sign Mou to set up joint incubation centre

The tie-up will help finance technological advancements in manufacturing and services sectors in line with the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Canara Bank wins technology award

Canara Bank wins technology award

Canara Bank emerges winner among private and public sector banks in achieving targets set under  digital payments for financial year; award given by Meity. 


Bank of Maharashtra’s digital initiatives

Bank of Maharashtra’s digital initiatives

Bank of Maharashtra has adopted early bad loan recognition tools to strengthen its balance sheet even as it celebrated its 88th Business Commencement day at its headquarters in Pune.

BharatPe gets RBI nod to operate as online payment aggregator

BharatPe gets RBI nod to operate as online payment aggregator

Fintech unicorn BharatPe has received an in-principle approval from the RBI to operate as an online payment aggregator.


Govt, RBI take steps against Chinese loan apps

Govt, RBI take steps against Chinese loan apps

Government departments and RBI are taking coordinated steps to check Chinese mobile apps offering easy loans and cheating people, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. 


Canara Bank launches electronic bank guarantee

Canara Bank launches electronic bank guarantee

Canara Bank launches Electronic Bank Guarantee in partnership with National E-Governance Services.