The Reserve Bank of India has backed the introduction of a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on larger UPI merchant payments, saying the change will strengthen the long-term sustainability of India’s digital payments ecosystem. The revised framework will take effect from October 15, 2026. UPI
Meta has agreed to directly report child sexual abuse material and other child-safety cases to Indian authorities, establishing a new reporting channel with the country’s national cybercrime system. The move follows increased government scrutiny over allegations involving advertisements linked to child sexual exploitation material on Instagram. Meta to Report CSAM Directly
HDFC Bank has submitted the names of two candidates to the Reserve Bank of India for appointment as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, formally advancing the succession process ahead of Sashidhar Jagdishan’s retirement in October. HDFC Bank Seeks RBI Approval for New CEO The bank’s board approved two candidates in order of […]
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has proposed changes to the newly introduced Closing Auction Session, including alternative methods for settling derivatives contracts on expiry days and shorter transition periods between regular trading and the closing auction. SEBI Proposes New Derivatives Settlement Methods Under the first option, the settlement price for
India’s special dollar-rupee swap facility has attracted about $136 billion in foreign currency inflows, with non-resident Indian deposits contributing $127 billion, according to provisional figures. The mobilisation has significantly exceeded expectations and strengthened the Reserve Bank of India’s foreign-exchange buffers. NRI Deposits Bring $127 Billion Into India
Tim Cook has stepped down as Apple’s chief executive after 15 years at the helm, with longtime hardware chief John Ternus taking over as CEO from September 1, 2026. Cook will remain closely involved with the company as executive chairman of Apple’s board. John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO Ternus, previously Apple’s senior vice […]
HDFC Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Sashidhar Jagdishan will step down when his current term ends on October 26, 2026, after deciding not to seek reappointment. The move begins a major leadership transition at India’s largest private-sector lender. Sashidhar Jagdishan to Leave HDFC Bank in October Jagdishan had been widely expected to seek […]
OpenAI will end its agreement supplying artificial intelligence models to Cursor after the AI coding platform was acquired by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, citing concerns about whether its technology would continue to be used within its terms of service. Cursor’s direct access to OpenAI models is expected to end on November 12, 2026. OpenAI to End […]
The Reserve Bank of India has given banks greater flexibility to swap dollars raised from non-resident Indian deposits, allowing large transactions outside their designated weekly window. The move comes ahead of the August 31 deadline for a special deposit scheme that has attracted more than $65 billion. RBI Eases Dollar-Rupee Swap Rules for Banks Banks […]
HDFC Bank shares came under pressure on Thursday after a securities class-action lawsuit was filed in the United States against the lender and two senior executives over alleged misleading disclosures linked to payments made to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). HDFC Bank Faces US Securities Class Action The lawsuit was filed in the […]








