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Banking, Fintech & Insurance 10 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

NPCI Sets Up Tech Subsidiary to Expand Into AI and Blockchain

The National Payments Corporation of India has created a new technology arm, NPCI Tech Solutions Limited, to develop capabilities in artificial intelligence, blockchain and digital financial infrastructure. The move signals a broader strategic push by India’s payments backbone to build technology beyond its core transaction network, with Vishal Kanvaty named managing director and chief executive.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance14 Oct 2026, 04:28 AM IST

NPCI Chief Says 0.4% UPI MDR Could Recover Rs 15,000 Crore in Year One

A proposed 0.4% merchant discount rate on large-ticket UPI transactions could generate as much as Rs 15,000 crore in the first year, according to NPCI chief Dilip Asbe, reviving debate over how India should fund its fast-growing digital payments infrastructure. The proposal comes as policymakers weigh the trade-off between preserving UPI’s zero-cost consumer appeal and ensuring the system remains commercially sustainable for banks, payment networks and merchants.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance14 Oct 2026, 01:22 AM IST

Paytm, Pine Labs and Mobikwik Sink as NPCI Delays UPI MDR Rollout Beyond Diwali

Shares of Paytm, Pine Labs and Mobikwik fell sharply on Monday after the National Payments Corporation of India delayed the rollout of merchant discount rate fees on select UPI transactions beyond Diwali. The postponement removes a near-term earnings catalyst for fintech firms that had been expecting festive-season support from the new fee structure.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance14 Oct 2026, 12:41 AM IST

NPCI Defers UPI Merchant Fee Rollout Until After Diwali, Delaying a Major Payments Shift

The National Payments Corporation of India has deferred the introduction of merchant discount rate charges on select UPI person-to-merchant transactions until after Diwali, pushing back a closely watched policy change in India’s digital payments ecosystem. The delay preserves the current zero-cost structure for merchants in the near term while giving stakeholders more time to assess the commercial and operational impact of any fee framework.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance13 Oct 2026, 11:39 PM IST

Paytm, Pine Labs, Mobikwik Slide as NPCI Delays UPI MDR Rollout Beyond Diwali

Shares of Paytm, Pine Labs and Mobikwik fell sharply on Tuesday after the National Payments Corporation of India delayed the rollout of merchant discount rate fees on select UPI transactions beyond Diwali. The move removes a near-term revenue catalyst for fintech firms that had been expecting festive-season support from the proposed charge structure.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance13 Oct 2026, 06:48 PM IST

Uncertainty Clouds MDR Rollout as NPCI Official Says No Decision Has Been Communicated

Uncertainty has deepened around the rollout of merchant discount rate, or MDR, after a senior NPCI official said the organisation had not been informed of any deferment. The official also said it was unclear whether the Supreme Court’s direction seeking a short affidavit would affect the implementation timeline. The remarks have added to market confusion over the status of the policy, which has implications for payment economics, merchant costs and the broader digital payments ecosystem.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning10 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Moolenaar Demands Answers on Nvidia CEO’s Alleged China Ties as Washington Scrutinizes Tech and Security

Rep. John Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on China, said he expects answers regarding Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang’s alleged relationship with a Chinese spy, intensifying political scrutiny around one of America’s most strategically important technology companies. The remarks add a new layer of pressure to the already fraught intersection of U.S.-China rivalry, advanced semiconductors and national security oversight.

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Global Markets & Equities10 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Tech Talent Is Flocking to New York as the Bay Area Loses Its Grip

New York City is emerging as a stronger magnet for technology workers, with fresh reporting and labor data pointing to a notable shift in hiring momentum away from the Bay Area. The trend reflects a mix of corporate relocation, broader job growth, and a changing calculus among engineers and product professionals seeking scale, proximity to finance, and a lower-cost alternative to Silicon Valley.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth10 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

US Markets Stay Anchored to Tech Even as AI Stocks Sell Off Sharply

US equities are undergoing a sharp rotation out of technology and artificial intelligence names, but the broader market remains unusually dependent on the sector’s weight and earnings power. Investors are now balancing concerns over post-election data center spending with anticipation around upcoming tech results and the possible IPO of AI lab Anthropic.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning10 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

A Sam Altman Parody Turns Memory Management Into a Viral Lesson for Big Tech

A parody account invoking OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has turned a technical discussion of memory management into a widely shared joke with real-world relevance for cloud and semiconductor markets. The episode underscores how quickly software performance, hardware constraints and public perception can collide in the age of generative AI.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth09 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

US Stock Futures Rebound on Bargain Hunting as Nvidia Jitters Cloud Tech Outlook

US equity futures advanced in early trade as investors stepped in to buy the dip after recent losses, with bargain hunting helping stabilize sentiment across Wall Street. Even so, the rebound remained fragile as renewed concern over Nvidia and the broader artificial intelligence trade continued to weigh on the outlook for technology shares.

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Vishal Kanvaty(1)New Delhi(1)National Payments Corporation of India(1)