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Man claims his FASTag was deactivated after transporter driver activated another

Rushil urged NPCI and FASTag authorities to make OTP verification mandatory.
Updated on May 19, 2026 06:00 pm IST

UPI transactions hit record high of 28.33 lakh crore in January

This represents a remarkable 21% month-on-month growth.
Published on Feb 01, 2026 11:19 am IST

The need for an urgent roll-out of UPI market-share caps

UPI empowered small merchants, reduced cash handling, and showcased India as a global leader in digital public infrastructure. (REUTERS)
Published on Dec 18, 2025 09:27 pm IST

ChatGPT may soon make your UPI payments, you just need to…

ChatGPT will soon be able to order groceries from Bigbasket and make UPI payments.
Published on Oct 10, 2025 12:10 pm IST

UPI users likely to get this big feature today: PhonePe, Paytm, GPay to allow…

Now online payment will be faster and more secure with Biometric authentication on UPI apps.
Published on Oct 08, 2025 09:12 pm IST

UPI users will not be able to make these transactions from October 1

NPCI announces new UPI payment rules to reduce fraud. Here’s everything you need to know.
Updated on Aug 17, 2025 11:59 am IST

New UPI rules kick in from August 1, 2025: What changes for you

The new rules will regulate activities like checking bank balance, processing autopayments and accessing bank details.
Updated on Aug 01, 2025 07:33 pm IST

New UPI Rules set in from August 1: Balance checks, autopay and more | Details

These new rules are being introduced to reduce pressure on the UPI apps during peak hours of usage.
Updated on Jul 31, 2025 11:59 pm IST

Giving the APIs a breather

Online payment security concept with mobile phone, bank cards, bill, gold coins and shield with check mark. Safe financial transfer with smartphone, credit cards and receipt, 3d render illustration
Published on Jul 26, 2025 08:58 am IST

NPCI secures prime 6,000 sq m plot in Mumbai’s BKC from MMRDA for 829 crore

NPCI acquires prime 6,000 sq m plot in Mumbai’s BKC from MMRDA for 829 crore to set up its headquarters. (Picture for representational purposes only) Photographer: Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg
Updated on Jul 07, 2025 08:32 am IST

UPI improved: What changes did NPCI roll out to boost payment experience?

These changes are functional on popular payment apps like PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, and other UPI platforms.
Published on Jun 17, 2025 02:01 pm IST

MoU signed to introduce UPI services in Cyprus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia on Monday. (AFP)
Published on Jun 16, 2025 07:56 pm IST

Hour-long UPI glitch hits millions

NPCI had faced intermittent technical issues owing to which UPI had partial decline. (Representative file photo)
Updated on Mar 27, 2025 12:28 pm IST

New UPI rule regarding mobile numbers to become effective from April 1 | Details

UPI is an instant payment system developed by the NPCI.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 01:19 pm IST

Pensioners may soon be able to make EPFO claims via UPI: Labour secretary

Under the Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, an employer and worker both are required to contribute 12% of a person’s basic salary towards a retirement-benefits corpus managed by the EPFO (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 26, 2025 10:22 am IST

PhonePe, Google Pay UPI will stop working on these numbers from April 1

UPI is an instant payment system developed by the NPCI. (Representative)
Published on Mar 20, 2025 02:08 pm IST

PhonePe introduces credit and debit card tokenisation: Here's what it means

Almost 75 per cent of PhonePe's current workforce is eligible to participate in the current buyback offer
Published on Feb 20, 2025 04:31 pm IST

UPI transactions to see changes from February 15: What are they?

NPCI has instituted changes related to UPI transactions which will be effective from February 15
Published on Feb 12, 2025 01:00 pm IST

NPCI bans special characters in UPI transaction IDs from February 1: Details

UPI is an instant payment system developed by the NPCI. (Representational Image)
Updated on Jan 30, 2025 07:22 pm IST

UPI transactions touched record 16.73 billion in December 2024: NPCI data

In November 2024, the UPI transaction count was 15.48 billion, NPCI data showed.
Published on Jan 02, 2025 09:10 pm IST

WhatsApp Pay gets NPCI nod for nationwide UPI user expansion

WhatsApp Pay will continue to adhere to all existing UPI guidelines and circulars for Third-Party Application Providers (TPAPs) (REUTERS)
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 08:08 pm IST

North Carolina federal prison supervisor convicted after instructing physical punishment

North Carolina federal prison supervisor convicted after instructing physical punishment
Published on Dec 29, 2024 01:12 am IST

UPI available for NRIs who want to make no-fee transactions with people in India

There is however, a maximum transaction cap of 1 lakh per day, varying slightly depending on the bank. For new IDs, the limit is 5,000 for the the first 24 hours only.
Published on Nov 04, 2024 04:06 pm IST

NPCI allows Paytm to add new UPI customers

A cutlery vendor switches on Paytm, a digital payments firm, speaker for received payment details at a roadside market in Ahmedabad. (Used only for representation)
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 04:52 am IST

UPI transaction limit upped to 5 lakh for three payment types: Date, details

It may become possible to use UPI to pay tax up to 5 lakh in a single transaction from Monday, September 16, 2024
Published on Sept 15, 2024 05:01 pm IST

Deposit cash in ATMs using UPI, new feature launched by RBI, steps to use

Consumers will be able to access the new features as the banks gradually roll them out. (Representational Image/Pixabay)
Published on Aug 30, 2024 03:14 pm IST

Swiggy launches Swiggy UPI, reduces payment steps from five to one: Setup method

Gig workers prepare to deliver orders outside Swiggy's grocery warehouse at a market area in New Delhi, India, May 6, 2024. (Priyanshu Singh/Reuters)
Published on Aug 14, 2024 05:17 pm IST

New UPI feature lets you authorise others to make transactions from your account

UPI is an instant payment system developed by the NPCI. (Representative image)
Published on Aug 08, 2024 02:52 pm IST

Ransomware attack: UPI, IMPS, retail payments of these banks unavailable

Ransomware attack: C-Edge is a technology service provider for cooperative and regional rural banks.
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 10:43 am IST

FASTag new rules from today: KYC updates, vehicle detail linking

A man points to the FASTag on his vehicle's windshield, at the toll office at Kherki-Daula toll plaza, in Gurugram, on November 27, 2019 (Yogendra Kumar/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 09:00 am IST