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ETtech Deep Dive: How RBI and NPCI are working to tackle mule account frauds
The RBI, the National Payments Corporation of India, and the Ministry of Home Affairs are teaming up with banks, financial institutions, and tech security companies to crack down on mule accounts and prevent fraud in the country's banking system.
Credit on UPI: How to make payments using credit on UPI, how to enable on your UPI ID, who can use
With the help of credit on UPI, people and companies can obtain bank credit lines that have already been approved. Now customers can scan to use their credit on UPI with ICICI Bank mobile app’s PayLater option.
UPI boosts RuPay market share; cost pressure for gaming firms
Happy Thursday! The integration of UPI with RuPay credit cards has pushed up new issuances but transaction growth hasn’t kept up. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
ATM operators seek Rs 2 hike in interchange fee for viability
The Confederation of ATM Industry, or CATMI, wants this fee to be raised to a maximum of Rs 23 per transaction to ensure more funding commitment for the business.
Inadequate tech at banks to blame for UPI downtimes
RBI governor Shaktinata Das mentioned that downtime in the UPI payment system is primarily due to weak technology on the banks' side rather than issues from NPCI. The volume of UPI transactions per day exceeds 450 million, with several instances of downtime reported in May 2024. The central bank has been working to reduce downtime instances to less than 1%.
RBI cracks down on payment frauds; layoffs at Simpl
The central bank is setting up a panel headed by former NPCI chief Abhaya Hota to take on payment frauds. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
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RBI sets up panel to track online payment frauds; AP Hota to head committee
Along with Hota, representatives of NPCI, State Bank of India, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank have been made members of the committee. The platform will establish operational guidelines for the proposed processes, determining the extent of data to be provided by reporting entities such as banks and fintechs. The committee will be responsible for defining these guidelines.
NPCI, Peru central bank ink pact to build UPI-like payments system
The partnership makes Peru the first South American nation to adopt NPCI’s technology. It will enable BCRP to facilitate instant payments between individuals and businesses within Peru, and expand the usage of digital payments among the country’s large unbanked population.
ITR filing: This is essential to get income tax refund credited to your bank account
Income tax refund: The income tax department will scrutinise your filed returns and handle the refund once received. Note that having a validated bank account is essential for receiving of refunds.
Cashfree Payments appoints Abhaya Hota as independent director
Abhaya Hota has previously served as an Independent Director at Federal Bank, NSE Clearing, Protean e-Gov Technologies and RBI Innovation Hub. Cashfree Payments plans to leverage Hota's experience and expertise to develop innovative products and services.
UPI transactions set new record, scale 14 billion peak in May
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) network, operated by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has achieved a significant milestone by processing a record 14.04 billion transactions in May, surpassing the 13.3 billion transactions recorded in April. In terms of value, UPI facilitated transactions amounting to ₹20.45 lakh crore in May, compared to ₹19.64 lakh crore in April, as per the data released by NPCI on Saturday.
UPI transactions scale 14 billion peak in May
The record high transactions come after a month-on-month dip in volumes in April to 13.3 billion, with the network dropping 1% from 13.44 billion in March. In May, the average daily transaction value was Rs 65,966 crore with average daily volumes at 453 million. UPI is the fastest growing digital payments channel in the country.
New RuPay payment mechanism using NFC: Know who will benefit from it and who may not need it
NFC sticker powered by RuPay: A silicon sticker powered by RuPay using near field communication (NFC) technology is set to be launched. This sticker can be fixed on any solid surface and requires no internet or power and is also waterproof. You can use this NFC sticker for payments at any NCMC enabled terminals in Assam ASTC, Delhi metro, Mumbai BEST, etc.
New EPF rules: EPFO relaxes mandatory uploading of cheque leaf image, attested bank passbook for these cases
EPFO eases the requirement to upload image of a cheque leaf and an attested bank passbook. This move will help to expedite the settlement of claims filed online and reduce the number of claims that are rejected
Tide enables bill payments for MSMEs to streamline expenses
Tide’s Bill Payments are expected to help small businesses pay for a range of utilities such as electricity, gas, postpaid mobile and broadband bills.
Maldives to launch India's RuPay service amid bilateral tensions
Despite recent turbulence in bilateral relations, the Maldives is set to launch India's RuPay service, a move expected to strengthen the Maldivian Rufiyaa. Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed highlighted the significance of the upcoming launch, emphasizing the administration's priority to address currency issues and reinforce the MVR. While no specific date has been announced for the launch, discussions are underway with India to facilitate payments in rupees within the Maldivian territory.
Jupiter Money launches new savings feature for millennial users
Magic Spends allows investment of a predetermined amount every time a user of the company’s eponymous mobile app makes a transaction. The investment goes into digital gold and mutual funds.
UPI growth 2.0: Efforts on to crack DBT code
UPI user base has been hovering around 300 million for some time; RBI, banks are trying to push up this number.
UPI’s rural push; India as software IPO destination
Happy Wednesday! The country’s central bank wants more rural users to log into Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
NPCI beefs up infosec team with two senior appointments
NPCI appoints Benjamin Ambrose as CISO and Pravin Kumar as CMISO to enhance security and compliance. Formerly from Amazon and Citibank, they strengthen security standards, manage risks, and engage stakeholders for secure digital payment solutions.
UPI Service providers sought regulatory intervention to make transactions remunerative
The UPI payment ecosystem is currently under the sway of two major players – Google Pay, commanding a substantial 47% market share, and PhonePe, a Walmart subsidiary, holding a significant 37% share. This duopoly underscores the competitive landscape and the uphill battle faced by smaller players.
RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das discusses ways to scale up UPI ecosystem with stakeholders
Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das held a meeting with banks, NPCI, third-party application providers, and technology service providers to discuss strategies for expanding the UPI ecosystem. The discussions covered strategies for scaling up UPI infrastructure, expanding product portfolio, and addressing challenges in the ecosystem. The central bank will examine suggestions and take appropriate action. The meeting was attended by RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar and other senior officials.
ICICI Bank introduces UPI for NRIs through international mobile numbers
ICICI Bank has launched UPI for NRIs in ten countries, enabling global mobile number use without switching to Indian numbers. iMobile Pay facilitates utility, merchant transactions, and QR code payments, enhancing convenience and promoting UPI adoption across borders.
NPCI inks pact with Bank of Namibia for developing UPI-like instant payment system
This strategic partnership aims to enhance digital financial services and bolster real-time Person-to-Person (P2P) and Merchant payment transactions (P2M) in the African nation.
AU Small Finance Bank launches array of products including Rupay credit card
AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) has introduced several new products to boost fee income, including the AU SPONT Rupay Credit Card and Secured Credit Card - NOMO. The NOMO Credit Card is AU SFB's first secured credit card, backed by a Fixed Deposit (FD), offering rewards and benefits like airport lounge access and fuel surcharge waivers. AU SFB has also launched the AU 0101 Business App for proprietorships and MSMEs, and the AU 0101 Version 2.0 for enhanced mobile banking. Additionally, they have introduced ATM Insurance and WhatsApp Insurance, offering innovative ways for customers to buy insurance.
Industry keenly awaiting implementation of 30 pc UPI market share cap by NPCI
As the deadline looms for the NPCI's 30% UPI market ceiling, industry players are eagerly anticipating the upcoming measures to meet this cap by January 1. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) recently extended the deadline for third-party UPI players to comply with the 30% volume cap in digital transactions to December 2024. Currently, major TPAPs like Google Pay and PhonePe hold an 85% share in UPI transactions. NPCI, the operator of UPI for real-time payments, is set to outline strategies to enforce the 30% market ceiling to mitigate concentration risks.
Paytm is changing your UPI ID. Here's all you need to know
NPCI approves Paytm's OCL to migrate users to major banks for UPI. PPBL issues force transition. New UPI IDs introduced. Merchants impacted by changes.
Banks get ready to count int'l credit card spend in liberalised remittance scheme
Under the belief that reissuing the specific notification may not go against the model code of conduct, many banks are preparing to integrate their systems with the RBI’s for capturing the card spend information of individual customers during personal foreign tours.
Paytm may get NPCI nod for third-party application license but no relief for banking arm beyond March 15: Report
The National Payments Corp of India (NPCI) is expected to grant a third-party application provider license to Paytm, also known as One 97 Communications, by March 15, according to Reuters. However, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is unlikely to extend the deadline for Paytm Payments Bank, the banking arm of Paytm, to wind down its operations by the same date.
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