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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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Federal Reserve Approves Coastal Bend Bancshares' Acquisition of First National Bank in Port Lavaca

The Federal Reserve Board has approved Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.'s application to acquire First National Bank in Port Lavaca, marking a significant consolidation move in Texas community banking. The decision, announced Tuesday, clears the way for the Corpus Christi-based bank holding company to expand its footprint in the Gulf Coast region.

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