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ATM Fees, Debit Card Charges Make A Comeback – Has Govt Forgotten To Roll Back The Charges Or…
On the night of November 8th, when PM Modi announced demonetization and called for a national push towards a cashless economy, he also announced two very beneficial steps, which helped the citizens at large: No ATM fees on using ATMs…
Govt Says Pay Service Charge Only If You Wish To, But Will This System Work?
Finally, Government of India had to issue a press release issuing directives for service charge, which is currently being forcefully charged by restaurant owners.
In a press release published by Press Information Bureau, Govt. has…
Patanjali Grew By 146% In 2016; Hailed As The Most Disruptive FMCG Company In 2016 By Assocham!
Patanjali, the home grown Ayurved based FMCG conglomerate has been declared as India’s most disruptive FMCG company in 2016. And this declaration has come straight from Assocham, as it conducted it research in association with TechSci.…
Effect of Demonetisation: SBI Cuts Home Loans to 6 Year Low; 3 Crore Kisan Credit Cards Will Become…
Some sections of the media and Opposition parties have been slamming Modi Govt due to the side-effects of demonetization move. However, the positive effects of this massive economical gamble is now slowly but gradually becoming visible,…
Paytm Records 1 Billion Transactions & 147 Million Wallet Users in 2016; Records 80 Million…
Paytm has had an amazing 2016, especially owing to demonetization and the Government promoting a cashless and digital economy. The company announced a lot of new initiatives like booking IRCTC tickets, movie tickets and offline…
3 Reasons BHIM App Can Give Paytm, Freecharge, Mobikwik A Run For Their Money
2 days before 2016 ends, Indian Govt. has given a solid parting shot for its cashless, digitalized economy. Bharat Interface for Money or BHIM app has been launched by the Govt. which simplifies the process of cashless transactions, and…
Top 5 Most Controversial Advertisements Of 2016 – Ideas Which Faced Backlash!
The purpose of advertisements is no doubt, to seek attention. But sometimes, creative agencies and marketing professionals go one step ahead, and cross the boundary between senseful and senseless creative, thereby attracting the ire of…
5 Scientific Breakthroughs Which Changed Our World in 2016!
Science is no doubt an important entity in our day to day life - If not for science, then we would be still living under caves, comprehending this Earth as a flat mass of land.
If not for scientists who made vaccines and medicines,…
UPI Would Be Now Available In Offline Mode, A Common App For All Bank Users; Dedicated Helpline For…
Paytm, a private company handles around 60-70 lakh transactions a day, while United Payment Interface (UPI), a path-breaking digital payment solution launched by Indian Govt. handles only 70,000 transactions a day.
This is certainly…
ISRO All Set to Make History With The Launch of 83 Satellites in One Go!
Eyeing a world record and a historic event – ISRO has announced that they will launch a record 83 satellites in one go. The payload will be delivered using ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-XL in January end.
The feat is not…
Income Tax Joomla: Only 24 Lakh Indians With Rs 10 Lakh+ Income, But 1.25 Cr Cars Sold Since 2011!
Income Tax Department has released some interesting numbers, which showcases the depth and intensity of black money in India. After understanding these numbers, it is clear that PM Modi’s harsh, sudden demonetization drive was indeed…
Microsoft Could be the First Company to Hit the $1 Trillion Market Cap: Analysts
One of the largest companies in the world, Microsoft, could be the next biggest company if reports are to be believed. Led by Satya Nadella, Microsoft is said to be growing at a faster rate, considering the acquisitions and new product…
6 Biggest & Most Influential Moments That Redefined Indian Business in 2016
Which business decisions affected our day to day normal lives? Which business related amendments in law led to chaos and which introduced order? Which businesses gained momentum and disrupted the status quo? Which decisions by business…
ICICI Bank Challenges Paytm’s Dominance With EazyPay – India’s 1st Merchant-Centric Cashless…
India’s largest bank: ICICI has just launched a unique mobile app called Eazypay, which can threaten Paytm’s dominance when it comes to merchant-centric cashless solution.
Described as India’s first such app, Eazypay allows the…
This Is How Small Traders Can Save Upto 46% Tax With Digital Transactions!
For small traders and businesses looking for ways to save taxes, this is the golden time indeed. India’s Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley has explained two ways using which small traders can save upto 46% tax.
Traditionally, these…
Petroleum Safety Body Asks Not To Use E-wallets, PoS At Petrol Pumps; 10 Delhi Metro Stations Goes…
In the excitement and urgency to go cashless, are we missing something? For instance, safety standards and guidelines, especially when it comes to petrol pumps?
It seems we have, as a unique mis-match of safety precautions and…
The Most Popular Books of 2016 in India: Amazon Reading Trends
“There is no friend as loyal as a book.” - Ernest Hemingway
Books have been an integral part of humankind. Whether it is for leisure, curiosity, for knowledge or just spending a quiet afternoon – people read books for all sorts of…
3 Year Old Uber India Has Officially Beaten 9 Year Old Meru, 10 Year Old Easy Cabs
Way back in 2014, we had said that Uber is disrupting $9 billion Indian taxi market, and existing players such as Meru, Easycabs should be concerned.
Within three years of their launch in India, Uber has officially beaten their three…
Woah! Indians Will Soon Need To Show Proof Of Parking Space Before Purchasing A New Car!
Buying a car is certainly an issue of social prestige in India; a symbol of success, prosperity and wealth. Till now, the only requirement for buying a new car was money - You pay the money, and you take home a car. As simple as that.…
Now, Salary Goes Cashless: Govt Amends 80 Yr Old Law To Allow e-Payment Of Salaries
There are several industries such as manufacturing, transportation, health care etc where salaries below Rs 18,000 are still paid by cash. This even includes contractual jobs in Govt. establishments such as Railways, oil fields, minings…