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AI News Roundup: Key Moves in Payments, Defense, Coding, and Talent
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AI News Roundup: Key Moves in Payments, Defense, Coding, and Talent

AI news roundup, April 2026: Razorpay launches agentic payments, SpaceX partners with Cursor, National Security Agency works with Anthropic, Amex introduces agentic commerce stack, while Google expands Gemini, and OpenAI attracts top talent.

Decentro Platform Joins NPCI Banking Connect to Boost High-Value Transaction Flow
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Decentro Platform Joins NPCI Banking Connect to Boost High-Value Transaction Flow

Higher-value transactions have always been the ones to face limited netbanking experiences, but Banking Connect through Decentro offers to eliminate most of those limitations, creating smooth money flows and a simplified integration experience.

India e₹ Offline CBDC Expansion April 2026: What It Means for UPI, Wallets, and Users
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India e₹ Offline CBDC Expansion April 2026: What It Means for UPI, Wallets, and Users

India is handling its CBDC project cautiously but in a curious, exploratory way, seeking to find the best fit scenarios for the e₹ (e-rupee) in already thriving digital financial ecosystem. Will the blockchain-based currency substitute popular payment methods like digital wallets for fiat? Let’s analyze it thoroughly.

India’s UPI Turns 10 Approaching 1 Trillion Transactions
Fintech & Ecommerce

India’s UPI Turns 10 Approaching 1 Trillion Transactions

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) marked its tenth anniversary on 11 April 2026. Today, we want to share some numbers behind the milestone which are frankly speaking extraordinary. The world’s most widely used instant payment system now processes transactions at nearly twice the rate per user as UK debit cards and is on course to […]

Razorpay & OpenAI Expand Collaboration With Codex Integration Powering Instant AI App Monetisation
Fintech & Ecommerce

Razorpay & OpenAI Expand Collaboration With Codex Integration Powering Instant AI App Monetisation

Following the cooperation on India’s first AI agent-powered conversational payment experience, Razorpay and OpenAI introduce a new intriguing joint initiative helping developers finally monetize their AI product development without friction.

Payment News Digest: Infrastructure, Control & Scale in Focus
Fintech & Ecommerce

Payment News Digest: Infrastructure, Control & Scale in Focus

The global payments landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with new launches and updates from Xero, Checkout.com, Paysend and more highlighting a clear shift toward merchant empowerment, regional sovereignty, and cross-border infrastructure upgrades.

Ezeepay Launches UPI Cash-Out for Easy Withdrawals Through Retail Network
Fintech & Ecommerce

Ezeepay Launches UPI Cash-Out for Easy Withdrawals Through Retail Network

UPI can not just move money digitally now but also bring cash to Indian users within minutes at a neighborhood store. The functionality is soon-to-be available via Ezeepay new UPI Cash-Out service.

You Missed the March 31 Deadline: What Indian Crypto Investors Must Do Now
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You Missed the March 31 Deadline: What Indian Crypto Investors Must Do Now

It happened. The financial year closed, and if you didn’t get your crypto tax affairs in order before midnight on March 31, you’re now in FY 2026–27 looking back at a tax obligation that needs to be addressed — not avoided. The good news: missing the year-end planning window does not mean you’re out of […]

Seven Financial Rules Changing in India Today And Most People Aren’t Ready
Finance & Economics

Seven Financial Rules Changing in India Today And Most People Aren’t Ready

The new financial year doesn’t just flip a calendar page. From April 1, 2026, a sweeping set of regulatory changes reshapes how millions of Indians pay taxes, use credit cards, buy insurance, pay tolls, and access their savings. Most of these rules are already in effect as you read this.

Why Mastercard Is Ditching Traditional Payment Rails for AI-Driven Agentic Payments
Fintech & Ecommerce

Why Mastercard Is Ditching Traditional Payment Rails for AI-Driven Agentic Payments

Mastercard news reveals a strategic pivot from traditional payment rails and A2A systems toward AI‑driven, agentic payments. The firm’s snowball of agentic AI transaction launches, spanning India, South Korea, Latin America, and the position of the company in EU payment sovereignty debate shows how Mastercard is trying to fill the niche of a future orchestrator […]

Razorpay Makes Visa and Mastercard Payments Seamless With Biometric Authentication Under RBI Compliance Rules
Fintech & Ecommerce

Razorpay Makes Visa and Mastercard Payments Seamless With Biometric Authentication Under RBI Compliance Rules

As OTPs become irrelevant in India starting tomorrow due to RBI new payment security policies, Razorpay, one of the local market leaders in digital payment processing, is introducing regulation compliant biometric authentication for card payments, in partnership with Mastercard and Visa.

PayNearby Introduces Integrated UPI Cash Withdrawal Solution Through Retail Network
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PayNearby Introduces Integrated UPI Cash Withdrawal Solution Through Retail Network

PayNearby has become the first Business Correspondent in India to roll out a fully integrated solution for cash withdrawals via UPI, expanding how users can access physical cash in a digital-first payments environment.

G R Infraprojects Share Price in Focus After Securing ₹2,440 Crore NHAI Highway Project in Bihar
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G R Infraprojects Share Price in Focus After Securing ₹2,440 Crore NHAI Highway Project in Bihar

G R Infraprojects has captured the attention of investors after winning a major contract from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) worth ₹2,440.87 crore. The award, announced on March 23, 2026, involves the construction of a key section of National Highway 33 (NH‑33), connecting Mokama to Munger in Bihar. With a project completion timeline […]

Iran War Sends Shockwaves Through Global Markets, Then a Relief Rally, What’s Coming Next?
Finance & Economics

Iran War Sends Shockwaves Through Global Markets, Then a Relief Rally, What’s Coming Next?

The KOSPI index hit its worst session since 2008. The Nikkei 225 shed 10%. Oil briefly cleared $115. Now, potential ceasefire signals are lifting Asian markets for a while, but investors are far from convinced.

AI Payments Go Voice-First as Razorpay Partners with Sarvam AI for Conversational Commerce in India
Fintech & Ecommerce

AI Payments Go Voice-First as Razorpay Partners with Sarvam AI for Conversational Commerce in India

What if you could complete a payment just by speaking? That’s the idea behind a new partnership between Razorpay and Sarvam AI, which is bringing voice-driven, multilingual AI payments closer to everyday use: no apps, no typing, just conversation.

APAC Crypto Adoption Skyrockets While India and U.S. Still Top the Ranks, Finds Recent Study
Blockchain & Crypto

APAC Crypto Adoption Skyrockets While India and U.S. Still Top the Ranks, Finds Recent Study

Global cryptocurrency adoption is accelerating faster than ever in 2026, with new data showing a dramatic surge in usage across Asia-Pacific (APAC), while India and the United States continue to lead the world in overall adoption, according to recent crypto adoption statistics 2026 compiled from industry data and highlighted by NFTPlazas.