WhatsApp is rolling out bill payments in India through Bharat Connect, giving users access to 22,722 billers across 30 categories within the app.
NPCI is reportedly developing a framework that could allow AI agents to make limited UPI payments under user-defined rules, spending limits and safeguards.
As India marks its 79th Independence Day, the AI sovereignty debate shifts to compute, data and indigenous models that could shape the country’s digital future.
Nandan Nilekani says India should focus on becoming the world's AI use case capital by building practical AI applications instead of competing in semiconductor manufacturing.
Slice Small Finance Bank has launched India’s first AI powered phygital banking branch in Guwahati, combining AI, digital banking and physical services.
Pine Labs has launched P3P, an AI-powered payment protocol designed to simplify UPI transactions and improve digital payment experiences.
Setu launches an agentic bill payments system designed to automate monthly billing, reduce user workload and improve payment reliability across financial services.
Meta rolls out India-focused updates for Ray-Ban Meta glasses, adding UPI Lite payments, Hindi voice support, and Deepika Padukone’s AI voice.
Razorpay, NPCI, and OpenAI unveil India’s first AI-powered agentic payments system on ChatGPT, redefining digital transactions with conversational UPI and intelligent automation.
Pelocal raises $5M to expand AI-powered fintech solutions in India, focusing on SMEs, risk management, and financial inclusion.
UPI-linked wallets and AI-powered personalization are reshaping loyalty in India, driving seamless rewards, higher engagement, and measurable retention across payments, retail, and services.
Zaggle acquires Bengaluru-based Rio Money for ₹22 crore to enter India’s consumer credit card market via UPI. The move expands Zaggle’s fintech capabilities beyond enterprise solutions.
