UPI MDR debate

UPI MDR debate shifts from users to large merchants

UPI will remain free for consumers, but its ₹20,700 crore estimated operating cost has reopened the debate over who should fund the network. #UPI #MDR Read more »
AI infrastructure

AI infrastructure needs clear environmental rules

India’s AI infrastructure push needs clear rules on power and water before data-centre clusters strain local resources. #AI Read more »
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity has become a boardroom risk

Cybersecurity oversight now requires operational evidence with remote work, third-party software and AI tools widening corporate exposure. #cybersecurity Read more »
MSME procurement

MSME procurement could drive next digital commerce boom

MSME procurement in India is worth ₹124.9 trillion, but most purchases still pass through offline supplier networks. #MSME #UPI Read more »
outsourcing industry,

India’s outsourcing industry threatened by AI boom

AI is weakening the link between export growth and hiring in India’s outsourcing industry, with entry level BPO jobs under pressure. #AI #BPO Read more »
AI training data

AI training data raises a worker ownership question

Indian workers earn once for recorded labour while firms may reuse the resulting AI training data for years. #AI Read more »
India EV market

India EV market finally sees real competition

India EV market grew 81.6% in the first half of 2026 as Maruti, VinFast and Tesla gave tough competition to established players. #EV Read more »
Trump’s generic drug tariffs

Trump’s generic drug tariffs threaten India’s pharma trade

Trump’s phased generic drug tariffs could disrupt Indian drug exports and raise prescription costs across the United States. #generics #US #Trump Read more »
AI in banking

AI in banking carries huge financial stability risks

AI in banking can improve lending and fraud detection, but correlated trading and cloud dependence could turn small failures into financial shocks. #finance #AI Read more »
bank boards

RBI frees bank boards from the compliance treadmill

RBI’s bank board rules cut routine work but leave directors answerable for strategy, technology and risk. #RBI #board Read more »