Cashless economy

Government likely to bring ordinance for wage payment via e-mode, cheque

Amid currency crunch, the government may bring an ordinance to amend the Payment of Wage Act for allowing business and industrial establishments to pay salaries through cheques or by using electronic modes.

Dec 20, 2016, 20:42 PM IST

Trai recommends free 100 MB data per month for rural subscribers

Telecom regulator Trai on Monday recommended that free data access of 100 MB per month should be provided to rural subscribers and the scheme could be funded from the Universal Service Obligation Fund.

Dec 19, 2016, 18:58 PM IST

Digital transactions a parallel way as no economy can be fully cashless: FM Jaitley

In yet another clarification on the government`s demonetisation drive aimed to curb black money, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday that the move towards a cashless economy is actually a "less cash economy" as no economy can be fully cashless.

Dec 15, 2016, 20:50 PM IST

India banking system can be easily hacked, sansad.nic.in next target: Hacker group Legion

The hacker group Legion that takes responsibility for hacking social media accounts of famous Indian personalities of late has claimed that the Indian banking system is vulnerable and can be easily hacked.

Dec 13, 2016, 10:00 AM IST

Demonetisation: Charge on cash usage maybe next as govt promotes digital payments

If the government accepts recommendation of the panel established to suggest ways to promote cashless economy, charges on cash payment may be next in line.

Dec 13, 2016, 09:26 AM IST

No salary in cash for industrial workers; to get payment only in cheque or bank transfer

The government is soon going to make it compulsory to make salary payments to industrial workers only in cheque or direct bank transfers..

Dec 12, 2016, 11:34 AM IST

How to make payments using Aadhaar Card

Now people will be able to make payments by simply using their Aadhaar cards.

Dec 12, 2016, 06:30 AM IST

To promote cashless economy govt announces discount on online railway bookings, lowers rental on PoS

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced various discounts in order to promote digital and cashless economy on Sunday in the two-day long meeting of the GST Council.

Dec 11, 2016, 20:52 PM IST

Cashless economy: List of services that will be cheaper

In a bid to promote cashless economy in the wake of demonetisation move, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday announced discount on array of services.

Dec 08, 2016, 18:57 PM IST

Demonetisation: Govt to waive service tax on card transactions up to Rs 2,000

In a bid to promote digital transactions, Modi government will waive service tax on debit and credit card transactions of up to Rs 2,000 amid cash crunch following withdrawal of old Rs 500 and 1,000 banknotes.

Dec 08, 2016, 14:02 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi asks BJP MPs to campaign against black money, tell people to embrace cashless economy

With an aim to reduce problems faced by people due to demonetisation, PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked BJP MPs to campaign against black money.

Dec 07, 2016, 16:49 PM IST

Government has no plan to impose tax on gold jewellery of women

Dispelling fears of government action on gold hoarding or jewellery belonging to households, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, on Tuesday, said that government is not considering any plan to impose tax on jewellery of women.

Dec 06, 2016, 18:51 PM IST

Govt's planning to cut down the cost of POS machine to encourage cashless transactions

Govt's planning to cut down the cost of POS machine to encourage cashless transactions. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.

Dec 06, 2016, 12:09 PM IST

Govt's initiatives to encourage cashless economy

Govt's initiatives to encourage cashless economy. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.

Dec 06, 2016, 12:09 PM IST

Demonetisation: Key benefits of using debit cards

Debit Card makes your payments much more convenient and secure through an electronic payment facility directly from your bank account.

Dec 06, 2016, 11:59 AM IST

'Through Rahul Gandhi Twitter row, Congress trying to divert nation's attention from Centre's initiative of cashless economy'

A day after Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's Twitter account was allegedly hacked and abusive tweets were posted through it, Congress has said that the Centre's lack of digital safety led to the hacking of the account.

Dec 01, 2016, 18:40 PM IST