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UPI MDR charges: What general users need to know about the new rules

UPI MDR charges: What general users need to know about the new rules

New UPI MDR rules will apply to select merchant transactions, but consumers can continue using UPI for daily payments, QR payments and AutoPay without transaction charges

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RBI backs MDR on large-value UPI transactions, says users will pay no fee

RBI backs MDR on large-value UPI transactions, says users will pay no fee

In a post on X, the central bank said the move would help UPI continue to scale and innovate while serving consumers and businesses across the country

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NPCI launches two new agentic AI platforms: Key features explained

NPCI launches two new agentic AI platforms: Key features explained

The platforms are designed to use AI to automate enterprise workflows and processes across India's digital payments ecosystem

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RBI FCNR(B) swap window inflows swell to $65.39 bn, total hits $72.85 bn

RBI FCNR(B) swap window inflows swell to $65.39 bn, total hits $72.85 bn

FCNR(B) deposits dominate inflows under RBI's special forex swap facility ahead of the August 31 deadline; ECB and OFCB windows remain open until December 31

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RBI FCNR(B) swap window inflows swell to $65.39 mn, total hits $72.85 mn

RBI FCNR(B) swap window inflows swell to $65.39 mn, total hits $72.85 mn

FCNR(B) deposits dominate inflows under RBI's special forex swap facility ahead of the August 31 deadline; ECB and OFCB windows remain open until December 31

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Within 6 months, ChatGPT could watch your screen, record calls: Sam Altman

Within 6 months, ChatGPT could watch your screen, record calls: Sam Altman

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says a future ChatGPT could watch screens, meetings, and calls, while connecting to emails, texts and documents to provide real-time context and assistance

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Small merchants built UPI's reach. Here's what government data shows

Small merchants built UPI's reach. Here's what government data shows

Small merchants have driven UPI's mass adoption. Here's why defining who qualifies as a small merchant matters as the government creates a framework for potential MDR

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Zero PSB locker thefts in FY26: How bank lockers are secured in India

Zero PSB locker thefts in FY26: How bank lockers are secured in India

Public sector banks reported no locker thefts in FY26 after 40 cases over the previous four years. RBI guidelines prescribe security standards, customer alerts and bank liability for losses

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OpenAI to provide free ChatGPT access to researchers: What's in the plan?

OpenAI to provide free ChatGPT access to researchers: What's in the plan?

OpenAI will provide free access to its frontier AI models to 100,000 researchers by 2027, alongside training, research support and collaboration tools for scientific discovery

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Banks collected ₹7,086 crore as minimum balance penalties in FY26: Govt

Banks collected ₹7,086 crore as minimum balance penalties in FY26: Govt

According to the Finance Ministry, private sector banks accounted for nearly 70 per cent of the total minimum balance charges collected in FY26

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