Over 15 crore rural households go without computers
The report indicates that in 14-29 years age group in rural India, only 18 percent were able to operate a computer.
Apr 07, 2017, 17:43 PM IST
BHIM app crosses 17 million downloads: NITI
Indigenous digital payments app BHIM, which the government launched last December for fast and secure cashless transactions, has recorded 17 million downloads so far, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant today said.
Feb 21, 2017, 15:40 PM IST
Majority of consumers willing to adopt mobile payments: Report
Majority of consumers in the country are ready to move away from cash and adopt mobile payments for their purchases, says a report.
Feb 19, 2017, 14:23 PM IST
Government mulls regulator for fledgling electronic payment system in India
With digital transactions gaining traction, the government is mulling setting up of a separate regulator for enabling electronic payment system in the country as well as regulate transaction charges.
Jan 23, 2017, 15:03 PM IST
How government may boost digital payments in Budget 2017-18
First came the announcement of Digital India in 2015. The idea of connecting India from north to south, and east to west through the internet highway was drummed with high decibel publicity.
Jan 17, 2017, 12:51 PM IST
Petrol pumps to continue to accept card payments till January 13
Petrol pumps have deferred their decision to not accept cards payments from Monday as banks have postponed their decision charging fuel retailers a transaction fee till January 13.
Jan 09, 2017, 08:54 AM IST
Lucky Grahak Yojana winners to be announced today
The next lot of winners under lucky Grahak Yojana Will be announced in Amritsar on Friday.
Jan 06, 2017, 12:06 PM IST
Now people can do banking with thumb using BHIM app, says PM Modi at Digi Dhan Mela
Prime Minister Modi is soon going to announce lucky draws for boosting cashless transactions.
Dec 30, 2016, 15:47 PM IST
ICICI Bank launches mobile app Eazypay for instant cashless payments
Eazypay offers customers the improved convenience of paying by using their mobile phone through Unified Payment Interface (UPI), any credit or debit card or Internet banking.
Dec 27, 2016, 14:47 PM IST
RBI was adequately prepared for demonetisation; has enough currency stocks to last beyond December 30: Jaitley
In a bid to make economy cashless, government is planning to offer tax incentives to small traders who are accepting payments through digital mode.
Dec 20, 2016, 13:46 PM IST
Govt offers tax incentives to small traders accepting digital payments
In a bid to make economy cashless, government is planning to offer tax incentives to small traders who are accepting payments through digital mode.
Dec 19, 2016, 16:24 PM IST
PM Modi urges people to embrace cashless payments
The Prime Minister has urged the people to embrace increased cashless payments and integrate latest technology in their economic transactions.
Dec 08, 2016, 16:32 PM IST
