From queues to QR codes: How UPI transformed India’s digital payments, now driving 49% of global real-time transactions

India’s financial ecosystem has undergone a major transformation in recent years, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) emerging as the centrepiece of the country’s digital payments revolution. Just ten years ago, financial transactions in the country were slow and largely cash-dependent but now, they are just a touch or click away, enabling instant, seamless and…

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IMF says ‘too early’ to gauge West Asia conflict impact as energy prices, markets turn volatile

With tensions escalating in West Asia, the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said it is closely tracking the situation but cautioned that it is “too early to assess the economic impact on the region and the global economy,” as disruptions to trade and energy markets intensify.In a statement, the IMF said it has “observed disruptions…

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IND vs NZ T20 World Cup final: What happens if rain washes out Ahmedabad clash? | Cricket News

Ahmedabad: Kajal, a worker, sprinkles water while cleaning seats at the Narendra Modi Stadium (PTI Photo/Gurinder Osan) NEW DELHI: India will face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, with Suryakumar Yadav’s side aiming to create history by defending their title. India reached the…

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‘Everyone knows how he became captain’: Ex-India captain’s cryptic dig at Riyan Parag | Cricket News

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has stirred debate over Riyan Parag being appointed captain of Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026, suggesting that the 24-year-old may have benefited from preferential backing within the franchise.Parag is set to take over the leadership role from Sanju Samson, who was traded to Chennai Super Kings for Rs 18…

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IPL 2026: Shubman Gill shines as GT complete clinical chase, KKR remain winless | Cricket News

Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Shubman Gill’s classy 86 anchored Gujarat Titans to a convincing five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 on Friday, after Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj had earlier set up the victory with a disciplined and incisive new-ball spell. Rabada (3/29) and Siraj (2/23) ripped…

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Two-wheelers and SUVs drive 26% jump in February auto sales

Domestic automobile retail sales witnessed a strong surge in February, rising sharply year-on-year as demand improved across most vehicle segments. According to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), total retail sales reached 24,09,362 units in February 2026, compared to 19,17,934 units in the same month last year. This translates to a…

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