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Money & Machines: Regulators, Reel Stars, Real Money. And 'All Inclusive' — Inside GFF 2025

11 Oct 2025, 13:59 PM

In today’s edition of Money & Machines, we bring to you the honest opinions, critical notes and the whispers gathered on the sidelines of biggest fintech “mela" in the world.

RBI governor hints at potential end to free UPI transactions

RBI governor hints at potential end to free UPI transactions

28 Jul 2025, 20:52 PM

India processed 18.4 billion UPI transactions worth Rs 24.04 lakh crore in June.

RBI vs Government: The battle over India’s digital payments ecosystem explained

RBI vs Government: The battle over India’s digital payments ecosystem explained

28 May 2025, 17:01 PM

A decade-old debate ends with government formalizing oversight of payments through Payments Regulatory Board, redefining roles across RBI, NPCI and fintech.

Sanjay Malhotra is the new RBI Governor

Sanjay Malhotra is the new RBI Governor

09 Dec 2024, 22:37 PM

Malhotra replaces Shaktikanta Das whose six year tenure comes to an end on December 10, 2024.

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