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

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.

How to Book LPG Gas Online: Indane & Bharat Gas Booking Made Simple
Society & Lifestyle

How to Book LPG Gas Online: Indane & Bharat Gas Booking Made Simple

Booking LPG gas is no longer a time-consuming task. Yet millions still search for it every day. Whether you use Indane or Bharat Gas, managing your gas cylinder has become faster, more transparent, and increasingly digital. But with multiple booking methods available, knowing the most efficient way to book, track, and manage your LPG connection […]

The Global Rise of Instant Payments: How Real-Time Rails Are Reshaping Finance Across Every Region
Fintech & Ecommerce

The Global Rise of Instant Payments: How Real-Time Rails Are Reshaping Finance Across Every Region

Instant payment market worth $34 billion in 2025 is on a trajectory that could see it approach $500 billion by 2034. The data from regulators and payment providers around the world tell a story of adoption that is accelerating faster than anticipated.

How RBI’s New Biometric Verification Rules Will Change Online Shopping: Guide for Fintech Developers
Fintech & Ecommerce

How RBI’s New Biometric Verification Rules Will Change Online Shopping: Guide for Fintech Developers

India’s digital payments landscape is about to undergo its most significant security overhaul in years. The Reserve Bank of India’s “Authentication Mechanisms for Digital Payment Transactions Directions, 2025,” effective April 1, 2026, replaces a decade of SMS OTP dependency with a flexible, biometric-ready framework that will reshape how every online checkout works. For fintech developers, […]

Digital Rupee vs Digital Euro: Which CBDC Is More Business-Friendly?
Blockchain & Crypto

Digital Rupee vs Digital Euro: Which CBDC Is More Business-Friendly?

As central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) move from theory to real-world testing, governments and financial institutions are increasingly evaluating how these digital sovereign currencies will reshape payments, commerce, and financial infrastructure. Two of the most closely watched initiatives today are India’s Digital Rupee (e₹) and the Digital Euro, projects led by the Reserve Bank of […]

India’s Digital Rupee (E₹) and E-Commerce Giants: Facts and Myths Around Retail CBDC Launch
Blockchain & Crypto

India’s Digital Rupee (E₹) and E-Commerce Giants: Facts and Myths Around Retail CBDC Launch

Many industry analysts expected that India’s digital rupee would launch on Amazon and Flipkart by now. However, the central bank’s blockchain currency project is still far from that. Here is the factual record of what the RBI’s CBDC pilot has achieved, who has joined it, and why no full retail launch has happened yet.

UPI in Europe and the UAE: How India’s Payment System Is Becoming a Global Standard in 2026
Fintech & Ecommerce

UPI in Europe and the UAE: How India’s Payment System Is Becoming a Global Standard in 2026

By 2026, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has done something no private fintech ever managed: turned a domestic public infrastructure into a quietly expanding international standard. Here’s what’s happening — and where Indians can already pay with UPI abroad.

India’s Crypto Tax Thaw That Wasn’t: What the Finance Ministry Discussions Revealed
Blockchain & Crypto

India’s Crypto Tax Thaw That Wasn’t: What the Finance Ministry Discussions Revealed

A viral headline promised tax relief for 150 million Indian crypto users. The reality of Budget 2026-27 delivered something else entirely — tighter compliance, steeper penalties, and silence where reform was supposed to be.

UPI Payments in India Can Now Use Biometric Authentication for Transactions Up to ₹5,000
Fintech & Ecommerce

UPI Payments in India Can Now Use Biometric Authentication for Transactions Up to ₹5,000

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ecosystem in India is being upgraded to allow biometric authentication for transactions of up to ₹5,000. Users can now authorize payments using fingerprint or facial recognition on their devices, providing a faster and more convenient alternative to the traditional UPI PIN.

PhonePe Launches AI‑Powered Voice & Text Payments with Microsoft Support
Fintech & Ecommerce

PhonePe Launches AI‑Powered Voice & Text Payments with Microsoft Support

PhonePe, one of India’s leading digital payments platforms, has introduced new AI‑powered voice and text features that allow users to interact with the app in a more natural, conversational way to make payments and complete other tasks.

Tariff Chaos Unleashed: US Introduces 10% Temporary Import Surcharge Fueling Trade Tensions and Global Economic Turmoil
Finance & Economics

Tariff Chaos Unleashed: US Introduces 10% Temporary Import Surcharge Fueling Trade Tensions and Global Economic Turmoil

US imposes 10% temporary import surcharge under Section 122 of the Trade Act effective today, impacting India, EU, Canada, Mexico, Japan, UK, and other major trading partners. Legal updates, supply chain impacts, and economic risks explained here.

Revolut Inches Closer to UAE Launch: Could Q1 2026 See Its Middle East Debut?
Fintech & Ecommerce

Revolut Inches Closer to UAE Launch: Could Q1 2026 See Its Middle East Debut?

Revolut might reportedly be entering the UAE as early as Q1 2026, marking its second non-European market after Mexico. The company has ramped up hiring and team operations, with future plans for additional banking licences in international markets including the US.

India Extends UPI One World Pilot for International Visitors at AI Impact Summit 2026: Does It Signal Global Rollout?
Fintech & Ecommerce

India Extends UPI One World Pilot for International Visitors at AI Impact Summit 2026: Does It Signal Global Rollout?

India has temporarily broadened access to UPI One World for international visitors this month but the implications for global rollout may be more modest than headlines suggest.