Credit Cards Are Out, UPI is In: Why India’s Rich Are Ditching Plastic for Digital Payments For decades, the ultimate status symbol in a wallet was a premium, metallic credit card. It signaled financial standing, offered exclusive perks, and was the go-to tool for any significant purchase. However, a quiet but powerful revolution is underway…
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RBI Payment Aggregator Guidelines 2025: A Deep Dive
RBI Payment Aggregator Guidelines 2025 : A New Chapter for India’s Digital Economy India’s digital payment ecosystem is a global phenomenon, a revolution that has transformed how we transact, from street-side vendors to multi-crore businesses. At the heart of this transformation lies the seamless infrastructure facilitated by Payment Aggregators (PAs) and Payment Gateways (PGs). These…
Why Are Big Players Like PhonePe & Aditya Birla Finance Ditching Their NBFC Licenses?
NBFC surrender licenses The Indian financial landscape was stirred by a significant announcement from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday, September 12, 2025. The central bank revealed that nine Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), including industry heavyweights like PhonePe Technology Services and Aditya Birla Finance, have surrendered their Certificate of Registration (CoR). This news…


