‘India’s risk-taking capacity…’: At HTLS Summit, PM Modi lauds India’s booming Start-up ecosystem, Rupay cards’ success
4 months ago

‘India’s risk-taking capacity…’: At HTLS Summit, PM Modi lauds India’s booming Start-up ecosystem, Rupay cards’ success

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s economic strides and digital revolution during his address at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, marking 100 years of the publication. At the event, PM Modi emphasised the remarkable growth of the nation’s start-up ecosystem and the widespread adoption of the Rupay card, celebrating these achievements as milestones of India’s transformation over the past decade. Entrepreneurial Growth and Risk-Taking Reflecting on India’s burgeoning start-up culture, PM Modi stated, “Earlier starting even one company was considered a risk; there were hardly any start-ups, but now India has over 1.25 lakh registered start-ups.” PM Modi credited this surge to the increased risk-taking capacity among the youth and supportive policies, which have collectively fostered innovation and entrepreneurship. Digital Inclusion with Rupay PM Modi also praised the success of Rupay cards, noting their role in driving financial inclusion and transforming India’s digital payment landscape. Economic Policies and Public Welfare Criticising past governance models focused on “good economics and ad politics,” PM Modi outlined his government’s commitment to policies that yield real benefits.

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‘Commendable accomplishment’: PM Modi hails RBI for winning Digital Transformation Award 2025
6 days, 10 hours ago

‘Commendable accomplishment’: PM Modi hails RBI for winning Digital Transformation Award 2025

Live Mint  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a social media platform X post on Sunday, March 16, congratulated the Reserve Bank of India for winning the UK's Digital Transformation Award 2025 by Central Banking on March 14. “Digital innovation continues to strengthen India’s financial ecosystem, thus empowering countless lives,” said PM Modi in his post on X. RBI's Digital Transformation Award …

Paytm leads India payments from disruption to monetisation: Bernstein
2 months, 1 week ago

Paytm leads India payments from disruption to monetisation: Bernstein

India Today  

Brokerage firm Bernstein’s latest report positions Paytm as a leading player in India’s digital payments ecosystem. Assigning the company an "Outperform" rating with a target price of Rs 1,100, the report titled, ‘India Payments: From Disruption to Monetisation – Can Payments Be Profitable?’, highlights Paytm’s ability to monetise its core payments business despite the challenges posed by the zero-MDR environment. …

PM Modi shares key highlights of Indias transformative achievements in 2024 | Check details
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi shares key highlights of Indias transformative achievements in 2024 | Check details

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a series of tweets marking the end of 2024, reflected on the significant strides made by India in various sectors over the past year. Rural development and empowerment Since the onset of Modi’s government in 2014, a key focus has been improving the lives of people in rural India. With 4G connectivity reaching over 6 …

India's fintech revolution driving global ease of living, says Modi in Mumbai
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India's fintech revolution driving global ease of living, says Modi in Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Global FinTech Fest in Mumbai on Friday, declared that India's fintech revolution has enhanced the quality and dignity of life, and will bring ease of living to the entire globe in the future. Modi emphasised the unique nature of India's fintech revolution, noting, "The fintech revolution of India is not only known for …

Govt taking various measures at policy level to help fintech sector: Modi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt taking various measures at policy level to help fintech sector: Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the government is taking various measures at the policy level to promote the fintech sector, which attracted over USD 31 billion investments in the last 10 years, and the abolition of the Angel Tax is also a step towards the growth of the segment. Addressing the Global Fintech Fest 2024 here, the …

PM Modi at Global Fintech pavilion in Mumbai: Govt taking various measures at policy level to help fintech sector
6 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi at Global Fintech pavilion in Mumbai: Govt taking various measures at policy level to help fintech sector

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the government is taking various measures at the policy level to promote the fintech sector, which attracted over $31 billion investments in the last 10 years, and the abolition of the Angel Tax is also a step towards the growth of the segment. Addressing the Global Fintech Fest 2024, the Prime Minister also …

UPI transactions increasing in small towns in India but THIS age group still uses wallet, card
8 months, 1 week ago

UPI transactions increasing in small towns in India but THIS age group still uses wallet, card

India TV News  

A new report revealed that approximately 65 percent of transactions by consumers in small-town India are now digital, while in larger cities, this ratio is around 75 percent. The report, conducted by Kearney India and Amazon Pay India, highlights the leading role of India's millennials and Gen X in spearheading the digital payment revolution. Shashwat Sharma, Partner and Financial Services …

Maldives plans RuPay launch to strengthen ties with India
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Maldives plans RuPay launch to strengthen ties with India

Live Mint  

Maldives has planned to launch India's RuPay service amid soaring ties between the two countries. "We are currently engaged in discussions with India to explore avenues for facilitating payments in rupees," the Maldivian minister said. In August 2022, the then President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said, “The two leaders welcomed the ongoing work to operationalize the usage of Rupay …

Tech Tonic | The gaps in India’s digital payments ecosystem need plugging
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tech Tonic | The gaps in India’s digital payments ecosystem need plugging

Hindustan Times  

There is little doubt that Indians are spending more than ever before. You cannot use your credit card or debit card for subscriptions and recurring payments on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, be it for any app or service. Then there was a pursuit of getting RuPay credit cards aboard the UPI or unified payments interface. …

RBI 90 Years: PM Narendra Modi on Indian banking system, UPI success, taking Indian Rupee global & more
11 months, 3 weeks ago

RBI 90 Years: PM Narendra Modi on Indian banking system, UPI success, taking Indian Rupee global & more

Live Mint  

RBI Celebrates 90 Years: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 1 praised the widespread adoption of UPI and stressed the importance of the Reserve Bank of India focusing on promoting digital transactions and financial inclusion over the next decade. Governor Shaktikanta Das, in his opening statement, emphasised the RBI's ongoing efforts to bolster the resilience of India's financial sector by …

RBI 90 years ceremony | PM Modi calls for greater economic self-reliance, making rupee more acceptable, accessible globally
11 months, 3 weeks ago

RBI 90 years ceremony | PM Modi calls for greater economic self-reliance, making rupee more acceptable, accessible globally

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 1 said India needs to increase its economic self-reliance in the next 10 years to mitigate the impact of global crises, and make rupee more accessible and acceptable throughout the world. Noting the achievement of the RBI in infusing rule-based discipline and fiscally prudent policies in the banking sector, the Prime Minister asked for …

PM's shoutout to street vendors for being face of UPI, India's digital revolution
1 year ago

PM's shoutout to street vendors for being face of UPI, India's digital revolution

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at India Today Conclave 2024 on Saturday, lauded the street vendors of the country, calling them the "face of India's digital revolution". Those who were insulted, called illiterate, those street vendors, today they are the face of India's digital revolution," PM Modi said. PM Modi said that under the PM Swanidhi scheme, street vendors have …

Digital footprint spreads as PM launches UPI, RuPay services in Lanka, Mauritius
1 year, 1 month ago

Digital footprint spreads as PM launches UPI, RuPay services in Lanka, Mauritius

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with the President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth, jointly inaugurated the launch of Unified Payment Interface services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, and RuPay card services in Mauritius via video conferencing on Monday. The launch of India’s UPI services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius underscores …

IndusInd Bank introduces ‘Samman RuPay Credit Card’ for government employees. Details here
1 year, 2 months ago

IndusInd Bank introduces ‘Samman RuPay Credit Card’ for government employees. Details here

Live Mint  

IndusInd Bank recently introduced the “IndusInd Bank Samman RuPay Credit Card”, equipped with UPI functionality, in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India. Combining the advantages of a conventional credit card with the advanced functionalities of UPI, the IndusInd Bank Samman RuPay Credit Card presents a seamless financial instrument. Elaborating on this significant launch, Soumitra Sen, Head – Consumer …

'In Poor's Pocket': PM Modi Details India's Digital Dominance Journey | HTLS 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

'In Poor's Pocket': PM Modi Details India's Digital Dominance Journey | HTLS 2023

Hindustan Times  

'In Poor's Pocket': PM Modi Details India's Digital Dominance Journey | HTLS 2023 Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks about democratising payments. #narendramodi #primeminister #htleadershipsummit #htls2023 #beyondbarriers #pmmodi #upi #digitalpayments Hindustan Times Videos brings all the News for the Global Indian under one umbrella. Follow the Hindustan Times Channel on WhatsApp for News Alerts, Top Stories and Editor picks. Join Us …

World Bank Praises India's Digital Public Infrastructures
1 year, 6 months ago

World Bank Praises India's Digital Public Infrastructures

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Lauding India’s Digital Public Infrastructures approach, the World Bank has stated that India has achieved in just six years under the Narendra Modi-led government what would have otherwise taken about five decades. "In just six years, India has catapulted its financial inclusion rate from 25 per cent in 2008 to over 80 per cent of adults, according to …

G20: World Bank Lauds India's Transformative Impact Of Digital Public Infra
1 year, 6 months ago

G20: World Bank Lauds India's Transformative Impact Of Digital Public Infra

ABP News  

The World Bank has praised India's transformative impact of Digital Public Infrastructures in the past decade under the Narendra Modi-led government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday tweeted about the World Bank’s G20 document where the global agency lauded India’s leap in financial inclusion. This monumental leap shortened the journey towards financial inclusion by up to 47 years, a feat …

G20: ‘India has done in 6 years what would take 50’: World Bank lauds India’s digital public infrastructure
1 year, 6 months ago

G20: ‘India has done in 6 years what would take 50’: World Bank lauds India’s digital public infrastructure

Firstpost  

India has developed some of the finest digital public goods infrastructure which could change lives the world over. Lauding India’s Digital Public Infrastructure, the World Bank has said that what the country has achieved in just six years would have otherwise taken about five decades. Highlighted the key measures taken by the Modi government in shaping the Digital Public Infrastructure …

World Bank lauds India's digital infra impact: 'Five-decade journey in 6 years'
1 year, 6 months ago

World Bank lauds India's digital infra impact: 'Five-decade journey in 6 years'

Hindustan Times  

The World Bank has lauded the transformative impact of Digital Public Infrastructures in India in the past decade under the Narendra Modi-led government. The document, prepared by the World Bank as part of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion, highlighted the measures taken by the Modi government and the pivotal role of government policy and regulation in shaping the …

'Five decades journey in just six years...': World Bank applauds India, PM Modi acknowledges it
1 year, 6 months ago

'Five decades journey in just six years...': World Bank applauds India, PM Modi acknowledges it

India TV News  

The World Bank stated that India's digital public infrastructure has had a profound impact that goes well beyond financial inclusion. The World Bank's praises come as India has developed some of the best digital public goods infrastructure, which has the potential to transform lives all across the world. World Bank document hails Indian govt's policy The World Bank document, prepared …

Opinion | Bharat for the World: Modi speaks for the global subaltern
1 year, 6 months ago

Opinion | Bharat for the World: Modi speaks for the global subaltern

Firstpost  

It is largely due to New Delhi’s persistent call for urgent reform that India is being viewed increasingly by subalterns around the world as most capable of pursuing a humanising global governance aimed at democratising opportunity In his interview to Network18’s Moneycontrol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has detailed how the rich learnings of his government’s experiences reaping the dividends of …

PM Modi urges G20 nations to push for secure digital future
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi urges G20 nations to push for secure digital future

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged G20 countries on Saturday to focus on technology that can “lay the foundations for an inclusive, prosperous and secure” global digital future, as he addressed a ministerial gathering on digital economy in Bengaluru. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the G20 Digital Economy Ministers' meeting in Bengaluru. Union minister for electronics and information technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, …

No better place than Bengaluru to discuss digital economy: Modi addresses G20 Meet
1 year, 7 months ago

No better place than Bengaluru to discuss digital economy: Modi addresses G20 Meet

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: In an address at the G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meet being held in Karnataka's Bengaluru on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's digital transformation and its commitment to inclusive digital development. PM Modi extended a warm welcome to the attendees, emphasizing Bengaluru's status as a hub for science, technology, and entrepreneurship, and said, "There is no better place …

Modi hails Digital India's solutions
1 year, 7 months ago

Modi hails Digital India's solutions

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India's diversity makes it an ideal testing ground for solutions and added that solutions that succeed in India can easily be replicated worldwide. Speaking at the G20 Digital Economy Ministers' Meet, held in Bengaluru via video message, Modi also highlighted that India's digital public infrastructure offers scalable, secure, and inclusive …

India is now a digital economy: Union Minister
1 year, 9 months ago

India is now a digital economy: Union Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: Union Minister of state for external affairs V. Muraleedharan underlined that during the past nine years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed India into a digital economy. Interacting with intellectuals at Rajamahendravaram on Sunday to mark completion of Modi’s nine-year rule, he provided details of development and efficient governance in the country. Speaking on the occasion, ex-serviceman Jasti Murthy …

DC Edit | Many successes, a few misses as Narendra Modi govt turns 9
1 year, 9 months ago

DC Edit | Many successes, a few misses as Narendra Modi govt turns 9

Deccan Chronicle  

Like a phoenix did Narendra Modi rise; a controversial and successful chief minister from Gujarat who brought his party to power with an absolute majority, ending a decade-long reign of the Congress Party-led UPA. * Ending corruption with DCT: From times when we would be openly frustrated by the truth of a leakage of 85 paisa out of each rupee …

Focus on 'inclusive agenda': PM Modi's address as G20 finance ministers meet
2 years ago

Focus on 'inclusive agenda': PM Modi's address as G20 finance ministers meet

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged G20 finance ministers to focus on an “inclusive agenda” and the most vulnerable citizens of the world as the first ministerial meeting of the world’s largest economies got underway in Bengaluru under the shadow of the Ukraine conflict. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors began their two-day …

PM Modi: Current digital finance innovations may lead to destabilisation
2 years ago

PM Modi: Current digital finance innovations may lead to destabilisation

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a virtual meeting with the finance ministers and the central bank governors under India's G20 presidency to address the important issues related to banking and payments. In order to reduce the risks of destabilisation and misuse posed by innovation in digital finance, the Prime Minister urged G20 members to create rules and laws …

Digital payments ecosystem transformed governance, financial inclusion in India: PM Modi at G20 meeting
2 years ago

Digital payments ecosystem transformed governance, financial inclusion in India: PM Modi at G20 meeting

India Today  

India’s digital payments ecosystem has radically transformed governance and financial inclusion over the past few years, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the G20 Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' Meeting. Our digital payments ecosystem has radically transformed governance, financial inclusion and ease of living,” said PM Modi. READ | Budget 2023 will make India leading player in global …

Digital transactions to soon exceed cash in India: PM Modi
2 years, 1 month ago

Digital transactions to soon exceed cash in India: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As people take to India’s real-time payment mechanism, the Unified Payments Interface, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed hope that digital transactions will soon surpass cash payments in the country. Besides, the linkage will also help migrant workers, professionals, students and their families as well," Mr Modi said, while launching the service at a virtual event through …

Big boost to Digital India! Govt approves Rs 2,600cr incentive scheme for RuPay, BHIM-UPI transactions
2 years, 2 months ago

Big boost to Digital India! Govt approves Rs 2,600cr incentive scheme for RuPay, BHIM-UPI transactions

India TV News  

In a big boost to Digital India initiative, the Centre has approved has approved an incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions for a period of one year from April 2022. The approved incentive scheme will focus on promoting Point-of-Sale and e-commerce transactions using RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions for the current financial …

Cabinet clears ₹2,600 cr scheme to promote RuPay debit card
2 years, 2 months ago

Cabinet clears ₹2,600 cr scheme to promote RuPay debit card

Hindustan Times  

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a ₹2,600 crore scheme for promoting RuPay debit cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions. "India's strides in digital payments will be further strengthened by today's Cabinet decision regarding promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and BHIM-UPI transactions," Modi said in a tweet. "The approved incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions in …

Modi stresses on use of latest tech to track economic offenders
2 years, 3 months ago

Modi stresses on use of latest tech to track economic offenders

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed on revenue intelligence officers adapting latest global best practices in technology to track down economic offenders to protect the country's economy. In his message on the occasion of 65th foundation day of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Modi said India has been a 'leading voice' for a coordinated international efforts in intelligence, …

Time is right for a digital rupee
2 years, 3 months ago

Time is right for a digital rupee

Hindustan Times  

Starting this month, the Reserve Bank of India will begin a pilot project that will put a digital rupee, or e ₹, in the hands of individuals. In simple terms, a CBDC is the closest virtual equivalent of cash with the liability for its value resting directly with the central bank, instead of — as is the case at present …

Money transfer democratised, digital commerce will grow 10-fold: Experts on India's e-commerce revolution
2 years, 4 months ago

Money transfer democratised, digital commerce will grow 10-fold: Experts on India's e-commerce revolution

India Today  

The digital commerce revolution in India is set to grow ten-fold and money transfer in the country has been democratised with the UPI system, experts opined on Saturday at the India Today Conclave. Deepak Bagla, Managing Director & CEO, Invest India, T. Koshy, CEO, Open Network for Digital Commerce, and Dilip Asbe, Managing Director & CEO of National Payments Corporation …

PM Modi inaugurates 75 Digital Banking Units in as many districts across nation
2 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi inaugurates 75 Digital Banking Units in as many districts across nation

India TV News  

Digital Banking Units: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, October 24, dedicated 75 Digital Banking Units in as many districts across the country to mark and celebrate India's 75th anniversary of independence. These include wide range of services such as - fund transfers, account opening, fixed deposit and recurring deposit opening, digital loan availment, passbook printing, balance inquiries, and cash …

PM Modi inaugurates India’s first bullion exchange at GIFT city, Gandhinagar
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi inaugurates India’s first bullion exchange at GIFT city, Gandhinagar

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the India International Bullion Exchange, India’s first International Bullion Exchange, and NSE IFSC-SGX Connect at Gandhinagar’s GIFT city, an international financial services hub set up by the Gujarat government outside the State capital. While launching the new exchange and laying foundation stone for new projects in GIFT city, his pet project, the PM …

‘In line with US, UK’: PM hails India’s achievement in global financial sector
2 years, 7 months ago

‘In line with US, UK’: PM hails India’s achievement in global financial sector

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched India's first international bullion exchange in Gandhinagar. At the event PM Modi hailed Indian in the same league as USA, UK and Singapore in terms of global financial sector. The event that is being hosted by International Financial Services Centres Authority, under the aegis of the Government of India in collaboration with GIFT …

$1-trillion scope for digital economy: PM Modi
2 years, 9 months ago

$1-trillion scope for digital economy: PM Modi

The Hindu  

India's digital economy and the infrastructure sector has a total potential for $2.5 trillion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. Addressing the meeting of the BRICS Business Forum, Mr. Modi said the digital transformation unfolding in India has never before been seen on the world stage. The value of the Indian digital economy will reach $1 trillion by 2025,” …

PM Modi to inaugurate Iconic Week Celebrations of Finance, Corporate Affairs ministries
2 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi to inaugurate Iconic Week Celebrations of Finance, Corporate Affairs ministries

Firstpost  

The prime minister will also inaugurate a digital exhibition which traces the journey of the two ministries over the past eight years, and release special series of Rs 1, Rs 2, Rs 5, Rs 10 and Rs 20 coins New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Iconic Week Celebrations of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of …

Modi govt 8 years: How India outpaced world in UPI, digital payments
2 years, 9 months ago

Modi govt 8 years: How India outpaced world in UPI, digital payments

India TV News  

Long gone are the days when people use to stand in the long queue at ATMs or at banks to withdraw money. Today, his will effort towards the technological advancement, and support of great engineers, UPI payments were launched in the nation on 11th April 2016 by Dr Raghuram G Rajan, Governor, RBI. And eventually, various banks started to upload …

‘Laxmicoin’, ‘DigiLaxmi’: Netizens get creative to find possible name for India’s digital currency
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Laxmicoin’, ‘DigiLaxmi’: Netizens get creative to find possible name for India’s digital currency

Op India  

Soon after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the decision to have India’s own digital currency, many have expressed their excitement and curiosity about the move. India Today journalist Shiv Aroor took to Twitter to crowdsource the name for India’s upcoming digital currency and netizens did not disappoint. — Shiv Aroor February 1, 2022 Economist and founder of Navam Capital, Rajeev …

PM Modi talks of India's ‘bouquet of hope’ at World Economic Forum
3 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi talks of India's ‘bouquet of hope’ at World Economic Forum

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday virtually addressed the World Economic Forum, Davos Agenda, wherein he spoke about the country's bouquet of hope. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing at the World Economic Forum's Davos Agenda via video conferencing, in New Delhi on Monday. “Though India constitutes 70 per cent of the global population that takes up power commission of only …

IT Minister asks bankers to create robust, digital platform for easy credit availability to small businesses
3 years, 3 months ago

IT Minister asks bankers to create robust, digital platform for easy credit availability to small businesses

Firstpost  

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the event, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnav further said the idea was to ensure that easy credit at good terms, through a seamless process could be made available to micro and small industries, small businessesmen, street vendors among others New Delhi: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday exhorted the banking industry to create an …

Visa complains to U.S. govt about India backing for local rival RuPay
3 years, 3 months ago

Visa complains to U.S. govt about India backing for local rival RuPay

The Hindu  

Visa Inc has complained to the U.S. government that India's "informal and formal" promotion of domestic payments rival RuPay hurts the U.S. giant in a key market, memos seen by Reuters show. But U.S. government memos show Visa raised concerns about a "level playing field" in India during an August 9 meeting between U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and company …

Democracies Must Ensure Cryptocurrency Doesn't End Up in Wrong Hands: PM Modi
3 years, 4 months ago

Democracies Must Ensure Cryptocurrency Doesn't End Up in Wrong Hands: PM Modi

The Quint  

The PM said that "as a democracy and digital leader", India was ready to work with partners "for our shared prosperity and security". We're on our way to connecting 600,00 villages; We used technology to deliver over 1.1 billion doses of vaccines across India using Cowin and Aarogya Setu," he said. "We are transforming people's lives by using digital technology …

Explained | How India’s new welfare-focused digital payment system e-RUPI works?
3 years, 7 months ago

Explained | How India’s new welfare-focused digital payment system e-RUPI works?

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched on Monday a new digital payment system to send government’s monetary benefits directly to beneficiaries’ mobile phones. The e-RUPI system, developed by National Payments Corporation of India, Department of Financial Services, National Health Authority and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is said to be leak-proof and offers non-transferable service to citizens. e-RUPI is a …

PM Modi Launches e-RUPI: What is it? How Does it Work? All FAQs Answered
3 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi Launches e-RUPI: What is it? How Does it Work? All FAQs Answered

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a new digital payment mode — e-RUPI, which aims to ensure that government’s monetary benefits directly reach citizens. Developed by the National Payments Corporation of India in collaboration with the Department of Financial Services, the Union Health Ministry and the National Health Authority, e-RUPI “is a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment”, …

Digital payment solution 'e-RUPI' to launched in India: What it means and how it works
3 years, 7 months ago

Digital payment solution 'e-RUPI' to launched in India: What it means and how it works

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched e-RUPI, a person and purpose-specific digital payment solution. As per the official statement, “it also ensures that the payment to the service provider is made only after the transaction is completed.” The digital payment solution is developed by the National Payments Corporation of India on its UPI platform, in collaboration with the Department of …

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