Global Fintech Fest

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance Just now (09:33 PM IST)

‘Open is the word’: Juspay’s Ishan Sharma on population-scale payments, agentic commerce and India’s global fintech play

At the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Juspay executive Ishan Sharma said the company’s 12-year journey has been shaped by solving payments at population scale in India, where reliability, interoperability and developer-first design have become core competitive advantages. In an exclusive interview with The Economic Times, he argued that the next frontier is agentic commerce and that Indian fintech firms should build products with developed markets in mind, not just domestic use cases.

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Automotive, EVs & MobilityJust now (05:31 PM IST)

PhonePe Extends UPI to 220 Million Feature-Phone Users as India’s Digital Payments Push Goes Offline

PhonePe has announced support for UPI 123Pay on feature phones, widening access to India’s instant payments network for users without smartphones or internet connectivity. The move, unveiled at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, targets more than 200 million Indians still using basic handsets and could deepen the reach of digital payments into rural and low-income markets.

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Energy, Power & CleanTechJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Gadkari Advocates Ethanol as Key to Boosting Farmer Incomes and Cutting Fuel Imports

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized the potential of ethanol in enhancing farmers' earnings and reducing India's fuel import dependency during the launch of a new bus service in Madhya Pradesh. He highlighted the recent surge in maize prices and the government's ambitious PM e-Bus Sewa initiative.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Cumulative FDI Surges to $843 Billion Amid Record Inflows in 2025-26

India's cumulative Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has reached an unprecedented $843 billion from 2014 to 2026, with a record $94.53 billion inflow in the last fiscal year, according to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.

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Global Society & Public AffairsJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Tragic Helicopter Crash Near Montreal Claims Four Lives

A helicopter crash near Montreal has resulted in the deaths of four individuals, raising concerns over aviation safety and regulatory measures in Canada. Authorities are investigating the incident as the community mourns the loss.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Artix 5.0: A New Era for Emerging Artists in New Delhi

The Artix 5.0 hotel art fair opens its doors in New Delhi, showcasing 21 rooms filled with innovative works from emerging artists alongside the legacy of veteran KG Subramanyan. This year's edition emphasizes the fusion of tradition and modernity in the Indian art scene.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Appeals Court Upholds State Regulation of Kalshi's Sports Prediction Markets

In a significant ruling, an appeals court has determined that states, including Ohio and Tennessee, have the authority to regulate Kalshi's sports prediction markets under existing gambling laws. This decision poses further challenges for the burgeoning prediction market sector as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.

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Big Tech, Cloud & SemiconductorsJust now (06:45 AM IST)

CEO's Controversial 'Lake America' Photo Leads to Sudden Departure

In a surprising turn of events, the CEO of a leading financial firm has left the company following backlash over a Facebook post featuring an AI-edited family photo. The incident raises questions about corporate governance and social media accountability.

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Ishan Sharma(1)Juspay(1)The Economic Times(1)India(1)