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Consumer spending peaks in non-metro Indian cities: Visa
Visa, a global digital payments provider, revealed on Thursday that non-metro cities in India such as Dharamshala, Mullanpur, and Vishakapatnam are emerging as the biggest daily spenders. This insight comes from Visa Consulting and Analytics' consumer spending trends for the 2024 summer cricket season. Notably, there has been an overall increase in online transactions across all segments, with food and grocery delivery apps showing a 23% surge in usage.
Hitachi Payment Services receives RBI nod for payment aggregator
Hitachi Payment Services has received RBI's final authorization to operate as an Online Payment Aggregator under the Payments and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. This authorization allows Hitachi to expand its digital services, offering comprehensive payment solutions such as UPI, Netbanking, and BNPL. The company processes over 2.5 billion digital transactions annually and aims to boost digital payment adoption and innovation across India.
Beware... 800 online financial frauds a day
Furthermore, if all the cases from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal are included, the surge is even higher. Many frauds reported on the portal are not recorded as banking frauds because the money is transferred voluntarily to a third party masquerading as a merchant or service provider.
Aurionpro Payments gets RBI nod to operate as online payment aggregator
Aurionpro Payment Solutions, a Mumbai-based technology company, authorized by RBI as an online payment aggregator via AuroPay, with shares closing at Rs 2,669.40 on BSE.
New UPI scam: Fraudsters send you 'Rs 200.00' and ask to return Rs 20,000; how to protect yourself from UPI overpayment scam
UPI overpayment scam: You should be careful before sending or accepting any UPI collect money request especiallly from unknown numbers or IDs. This is because scamsters have now become more sophisticated and specifically targetting various tricks to make sure you stay distracted enough to not notice the scam. Read here how a individual got saved from this scam and what you can do.
Surprise poll results impact startups' plans, and other top stories this week
In a week charged with political buzz, the BJP government came back to power after a stormy election, but without a full majority that left it dependent on the whims of its alliance partners. Unnerved, the markets went into a tailspin on counting day, with both benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty50, dropping 8% intraday. They recovered a day later as hopes of a stable government revived.
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HDFC Bank's netbanking services will not be available for several hours on 9th and 16th June. Check details
HDFC Bank announces scheduled maintenance for online services on June 9 and 16, affecting netbanking, mobile app services, and transactions including UPI payments.
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.
IBA chief explains what bank frauds really are, stresses on critical 'golden hour'
As per the RBI's recent annual report, fraud cases surged to 36,075 in FY24, marking a significant rise from 13,564 reported in the previous fiscal year. The report highlighted that a majority of these frauds, in terms of volume, were related to digital payments, including card and internet transactions.
Banking frauds triple in the past fiscal year: RBI data
The amount involved due to fraud in public banks was Rs. 10,507 crores, while private banks incurred losses of Rs. 3,107 crores. The number of frauds due to card and internet transactions shot up more than four times, with 29,000 cases being detected in FY24.
Top startup & tech stories this week
Welcome to a brand new edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter. The week was packed with important stories broken by our reporters. Here’s a recap if you missed these stories.
Bank frauds up nearly 300% in last two years, digital frauds up 708%: RBI
Fraud cases in Indian banks surged to 36,075 in FY24 from 9,046 in FY22, a nearly 300% increase, while the amount involved dropped by 46.7% to Rs 13,930 crore. Most frauds occurred in digital payments, but the highest value frauds were in loan portfolios, with public banks contributing the most by value.
Not engaged in any discussions: Paytm issues clarification on report claiming Adani in talks to acquire stake in company
One97 Communications responds to speculation of Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani considering acquiring a stake in Paytm's parent company. The company clarifies that no discussions are ongoing, emphasizing compliance with SEBI regulations.
A new weapon against online payment frauds: Timely alerts on transactions via UPI, debit card, credit card, Net and mobile banking
Fraud transactions: Banks like Standard Chartered Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and others have implemented a fraud protection measure wherein the bank will call you for transaction confirmation if it feels that these transactions are fraudulent. However if you give the confirmation, the transaction will go through. Know here how it works.
Adani Group wants a slice of India's payments and e-commerce pie: Report
India's Adani Group is seeking a licence to operate on the public digital payments network and is in talks with banks for a co-branded credit card. The conglomerate also plans to offer online shopping via the govt-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), according to the Financial Times.
What holiday plans? Indians tripping on last-minute rush
Indian travellers are increasingly opting for last-minute bookings for both domestic and international destinations due to factors like more visa-free options, lower average age of travellers, rising disposable incomes and availability of spontaneous booking choices.
HDFC Bank net banking, mobile banking, UPI will be down during this time
HDFC Bank has informed its customers that net banking, mobile banking will not be working on May 25 for a certain period of time. HDFC Bank customers were informed about scheduled maintenance work being done due to which below services would have been impacted
The tech mahadasha: Stars align for India's online astrology market
Astrology, once a traditional practice, has transformed into a booming online business. With astrologers now accessible online, the industry is experiencing rapid growth. The pandemic further accelerated this trend, leading to a surge in consultations and subscriptions. The online astrology market in India is projected to grow significantly, driven by tech advancements and changing consumer behavior.
HDFC Bank says 6-7 pc of overall annual expenses are on tech
It can be noted that HDFC Bank was the first major lender to be slapped with business restrictions like a pause on issuing new credit cards and also launching new online products over two years ago.
Shiprocket expands services to boost revenue beyond shipping
Shiprocket, an ecommerce logistics startup, expands revenue streams beyond shipping to include marketing, sourcing, payments, and lending services. Praful Poddar, the chief product officer, outlines the company's revenue sources and growth strategies in detail.
These NRIs can use international mobile numbers to make UPI payments in India: Step-by-step guide on how to do it
These NRI customers can pay using UPI in India using foreign mobile number. Earlier, in order to create a UPI ID and use any UPI app, an NRI required a working Indian mobile number. This will reduce non-resident Indians (NRIs) the cost of keeping an active Indian mobile number.
Lightning-fast bill payments with PayZapp: Know how you can pay electricity bills with a single swipe
PayZapp by HDFC Bank simplifies bill payments with digital banking, multiple bill management, one-swipe feature, promo code savings, and versatile payment options. Enjoy efficient bill payments with added benefits across Android and iOS devices.
Fin inclusion, digital growth to drive payments bank momentum in India: Airtel Payments Bank CEO
Airtel Payments Bank CEO Anubrata Biswas is optimistic about the growth prospects of payments banks in India, driven by financial inclusion initiatives and rapid digital growth. Airtel Payments Bank has seen significant growth in users, revenue, and profits in FY24 and has nearly 500,000 banking points nationwide. The bank offers digital banking solutions and financial services targeting urban, rural, and business segments.
Groww and Worldline ePayments secure online payment aggregator licence from RBI
The PA licence will allow Bengaluru-based Groww to process online payments by itself. The licence was issued in the name of the company's subsidiary payment business Groww Pay.
Kotak Mahindra Bank is the latest student in RBI's classroom
The Reserve Bank of India's increased scrutiny on Kotak Mahindra Bank has resulted in a temporary halt on acquiring new customers through online and mobile banking channels and issuing fresh credit cards, causing a significant drop in the stock price of the private sector lender. However, the RBI has been taking incremental actions on financial institutions in recent years. Check the list.
RBI bars Kotak Bank from adding customers digitally
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed strict restrictions on Kotak Mahindra Bank, a third-most valued private bank in India, for failing to fix its IT systems over the past two years. The bank was asked to stop functions cited "with immediate effect" and assured customers that there would be no interruption to services. Kotak Mahindra Bank has taken measures to strengthen its IT systems and will continue to work with the RBI to resolve balance issues at the earliest.
RBI tells online payments firms to track fishy transactions amid Lok Sabha elections
The central bank has also asked payment companies to monitor and report high-value merchant payments during ongoing general elections. In a letter dated April 15, the RBI asked payment system operators (PSOs) to prevent likely misuse of e-fund transfer systems to influence voters or indirectly fund poll candidates.
RBI’s missive to online payment firms; CEO shuffle at startups
Happy Monday! The country’s central bank has asked payment companies to flag high-value suspicious transactions amid the ongoing general elections. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
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