IDFC First Bank Reports ₹590 Crore Fraud at Chandigarh Branch – What Happened?

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India’s banking sector witnessed a major development after IDFC First Bank disclosed a ₹590 crore fraud detected at its Chandigarh branch. The incident, involving accounts linked to the Haryana Government, has triggered internal investigations, regulatory disclosures, and disciplinary action. Such cases attract significant public attention because they highlight the importance of internal controls, compliance systems, … Read more

The ULI Revolution

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Why the “UPI for Loans” is India’s Next Big Financial Leap In 2016, India changed how the world looks at payments with the launch of UPI. Today, in February 2026, we are standing at the edge of a similar revolution in the credit market. The Unified Lending Interface (ULI), a brainchild of the Reserve Bank … Read more

UPI Global: How Indians Can Now Pay Internationally Using UPI – Full Guide

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Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed how India pays — and now, UPI is moving beyond India’s borders. With the launch of UPI Global, Indian travellers can make international payments the same way they pay at a local shop: fast, secure, and through mobile apps like PhonePe, Paytm, Google Pay, and banks’ UPI apps. This … Read more

Meesho IPO 2025 – in100-Words

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Meesho, one of India’s fastest-growing e-commerce platforms, is launching its highly anticipated IPO from 3–5 December 2025 with a price band of ₹105–₹111 per share. The company aims to raise ₹5,421 crore, including a ₹4,250 crore fresh issue, targeting a valuation of around $5.6 billion. The minimum investment is 135 shares (~₹14,985). Funds will be … Read more

Meesho IPO 2025: What Investors Should Know

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🔹 What is Meesho? Meesho is a popular Indian e-commerce platform known for reselling and serving customers across India’s small towns and cities. It connects sellers, buyers, logistics partners, and content creators on a unified platform. In 2025, Meesho is going public through its Initial Public Offering (IPO), inviting retail and institutional Investors to buy … Read more

Which Is Better, RD or SIP for a ₹20 Lakh Target in 5 Years?

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A Simple & Practical Guide for Smart Investors Saving money is easy. But choosing the right way to save or invest is what makes a big difference in long-term wealth. Two of the most popular methods Indians use are: If your target is ₹20 lakh in 5 years, which one is the better option? Let’s … Read more

UPI’s New Features: NFC Tap-to-Pay, Offline Payments & Credit Line UPI Explained Simply

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UPI’s New Features Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is already the backbone of digital payments in India — fast, free, and available almost everywhere. But UPI is now moving to the next level with three powerful new features:✔ NFC Tap-to-Pay✔ Offline Payments✔ Credit Line UPI (UPI-CL) These upgrades make UPI faster, more secure, and usable even … Read more

Technology Updates

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Welcome to Technology Updates, your daily destination for the latest innovations shaping the digital world. This category covers everything from AI advancements and fintech breakthroughs to smartphone features, cybersecurity trends, digital payment updates, UPI innovations, and tech policies in India. We break complex tech developments into simple, easy-to-understand explanations so readers stay informed without feeling … Read more

AI transforming banking in India

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💡 How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Banking in India Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global financial world — but nowhere is its impact more visible and rapid than in India’s banking sector. From automated customer service to smart fraud detection and instant credit decisions, AI is transforming how banks operate and how customers experience … Read more

RBI Allows Loans Against Silver: What It Means for You

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🧭 Introduction The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new guidelines permitting loans against silver ornaments and coins, bringing silver into the formal lending ecosystem alongside gold. Under the “Lending Against Gold and Silver Collateral Directions, 2025”, this change will take effect from 1 April 2026 and is expected to expand credit access for … Read more