TECH


Union Bank of India plans to invest Rs 1,000 cr in digital upgrade

Union Bank of India plans to invest Rs 1,000 cr in digital upgrade

Union Bank of India will invest Rs 1,000 crore to upgrade its information technology platforms this fiscal as it seeks to ensure that at least 50% of its business originates via the digital route by FY2025.

Bank of Maharashtra organises ‘Mahabank Fintech Mahotsav’

Bank of Maharashtra organises ‘Mahabank Fintech Mahotsav’

The festival, which is on till April 13, has tech firms deliberating on how to bridge the technology gaps in public sector banks.

Paytm Payments Bank denies leaking data to Chinese firms

Paytm Payments Bank denies leaking data to Chinese firms

Paytm Payments Bank, which was banned last week by RBI from onboarding new customers, has denied media report accusing it of leaking data to Chinese firms.

RBI lifts digital restrictions on HDFC Bank

RBI lifts digital restrictions on HDFC Bank

RBI lifts restrictions imposed on HDFC Bank which had prevented the lender from launching any new initiatives planned under its Digital 2.0 programme.

Yono revamp and SBI’s digital bank plan

Yono revamp and SBI’s digital bank plan

Only Yono is envisaged as the next generation of Yono; this will make State Bank of India ready to launch a complete digital bank. 

RBI bars Paytm from onboarding new customers

RBI bars Paytm from onboarding new customers

Reserve Bank of India has directed Paytm Payments Bank to stop taking on new customers with immediate effect, citing ‘material supervisory concerns’ observed in the bank.

 


SBI appoints ex-Ujjivan SFB CEO as DMD

SBI appoints ex-Ujjivan SFB CEO as DMD

State Bank of India has appointed former Nitin Chugh as deputy managing director and head of digital banking. 

RBI cancels registration certificate of PC Financial Services

RBI cancels registration certificate of PC Financial Services

RBI’s cancellation is on account of supervisory concerns; PC Financial Services engaged in mobile app-based lending ops through app 'Cashbean'.

RBI to issue digital rupee in FY23

RBI to issue digital rupee in FY23

The introduction of digital rupee will be a monumental step in driving the next phase of growth in the digitisation of financial services and payments in India, said Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma.

Airtel Payments Bank gets scheduled bank status

Airtel Payments Bank gets scheduled bank status

Airtel Payments Bank can now pitch for government-issued RFPs, primary auctions and undertake both central and state government business.

Fino Payments Bank gets RBI nod for cross-border remittances

Fino Payments Bank gets RBI nod for cross-border remittances

Fino Payments Bank has received approval from RBI to commence international remittance business under the Money Transfer Service Scheme. 

PNB enables pensioners to submit life certificate online

PNB enables pensioners to submit life certificate online

Punjab National Bank has come up with the facility of online life certificate submission for central and state government pensioners. 

RBI fines One Mobikwik, Spice Money

RBI fines One Mobikwik, Spice Money

RBI slaps fine of Rs 1 cr each as the two payment system operators had not complied with directions issued by it on net worth requirement for Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units.

Paytm gets RBI nod to function as scheduled payments bank

Paytm gets RBI nod to function as scheduled payments bank

Paytm Payments Bank can now widen its financial services operations. It can take part in government and companies’ request from proposals, primary auctions, fixed-rate and variable rate repos, and reverse repos, along with participation in the marginal standing facility. 


ICICI Bank launches online platform for importers, exporters

ICICI Bank launches online platform for importers, exporters

ICICI Bank has launched an online platform, Trade Emerge, to offer digital banking and value-added services to exporters and importers across India. The platform can be used by other bank customers  also.