RBI’s proposal to make digi transactions simpler, safer – The Times of India

RBI’s proposal to make digi transactions simpler, safer – The Times of India

MUMBAI: RBI has come out with a Digital Payments – Emandate Framework, 2026 which seeks to make recurring digital payments simpler, safer and more user-centric by reducing friction while retaining safeguards, marking a shift towards a consent-driven autopay ecosystem.The guidelines mandate a 24-hour pre-debit notification, requiring issuers to inform users in advance about the merchant…

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Payment trends: Digital transactions surge but cash still remains king! Here’s what Indians are using to pay – The Times of India

Payment trends: Digital transactions surge but cash still remains king! Here’s what Indians are using to pay – The Times of India

Cash continues to hold a strong grip on India’s payment landscape, accounting for nearly half of all transactions, even as digital payments surge across the country.A report by Care Edge Ratings found that cash usage in private final consumption expenditure (PFCE) remained at around 50% in Q1FY26. It said that even though digital payments have…

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Digital transactions: Banks ask RBI to stop SMS alert mandate for transactions under Rs 100; here’s why – The Times of India

Digital transactions: Banks ask RBI to stop SMS alert mandate for transactions under Rs 100; here’s why – The Times of India

Banks have approached RBI seeking green light for a minor change, to stop sending SMS alerts for transactions under Rs 100.They say the rise in small online payments, especially through UPI, has flooded customers with notifications, leading to alert fatigue. Sometimes, the customers even end up missing messages for bigger transactions, sources familiar with the…

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