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Rural-centric feature phone solutions set to anchor digital payments push

Rural-centric feature phone solutions set to anchor digital payments push

Govt sources say rural-focused feature phone solutions such as UPI 123Pay, IVR systems and offline payments will drive the next phase of India's digital payments expansion beyond smartphones

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Targeted interventions needed to bolster Rupay debit card: Report

Targeted interventions needed to bolster Rupay debit card: Report

A DFS report shows UPI has overtaken cash as the most preferred payment mode and recommends focused merchant enablement and stronger support for RuPay debit card usage in rural and semi-urban India

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DFS secy urges stronger BC ecosystem, better services and process upgrades

DFS secy urges stronger BC ecosystem, better services and process upgrades

M Nagaraju highlighted the vital role of Business Correspondents in last-mile banking, urging continuous process improvement, service expansion and enhanced digital oversight to meet customer needs

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DFS secy opens CGHS facilitation camps as NIACL launches Ayush mediclaim

DFS secy opens CGHS facilitation camps as NIACL launches Ayush mediclaim

M Nagaraju inaugurated NIACL's facilitation camps to raise awareness and onboard CGHS beneficiaries for the new 'Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima', offering flexible, GST-free health cover

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PFRDA sets up expert panel SAARG to modernise NPS investment framework

PFRDA sets up expert panel SAARG to modernise NPS investment framework

PFRDA has set up a high-level expert panel, SAARG, to review and modernise the NPS investment framework, focusing on asset allocation, risk governance and long-term returns

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Centre clears wage, pension revision for PSGICs, Nabard and RBI staff

Centre clears wage, pension revision for PSGICs, Nabard and RBI staff

Centre approves wage hikes for public sector insurers and Nabard, and pension revisions for RBI and Nabard retirees, benefiting over 93,000 employees and pensioners

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Union Cabinet approves Atal Pension Yojana extension, funding till FY31

Union Cabinet approves Atal Pension Yojana extension, funding till FY31

The Cabinet decision extends government funding and gap support for Atal Pension Yojana till FY31, aiming to deepen financial inclusion and ensure old-age income security for unorganised sector worker

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Centre to hold national review of RRBs' financials, PSL on January 30

Centre to hold national review of RRBs' financials, PSL on January 30

The meeting will be chaired by M Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance

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PFRDA forms expert committee to frame assured payout mechanism under NPS

PFRDA forms expert committee to frame assured payout mechanism under NPS

PFRDA CHAIrman S Ramann saiD Access to Pension Products is essential for every Citizen as long-term financial security cannot be left to chance

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Govt looks to expand UPI's global footprint, eyes East Asia: DFS secy

Govt looks to expand UPI's global footprint, eyes East Asia: DFS secy

Nagaraju further said UPI transactions crossed more than 21 billion in December 2025, underlining the rapid adoption of digital payments in the country

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