Tag: Financial Inclusion
SHRM Says India’s Skills Push Must Shift From Learning to Execution
India’s workforce is at a turning point, and the latest SHRM India Skill Intelligence Report argues that the real challenge is no longer awareness of future skills but the ability to translate learning into measurable capability. The report says organisations are investing in skilling, but many are still struggling with execution, application and business alignment.
Based on primary research with 198 senior HR and learning...
Most Enterprises Are Not Ready for the Next Cyberattack, Sygnia Finds
Most enterprises are not ready for the next major cyberattack, according to Sygnia’s 2026 State of Incident Response Readiness report. The study, based on a survey of 600 senior IT security decision makers across 10 markets, shows that nearly three-quarters of respondents do not believe their organisation would be fully ready if a serious cyber incident happened tomorrow. Readiness Gap Widens
The report paints a picture of...
India Introduces Biometric UPI Payments with Face and Fingerprint Authentication
Facial Recognition and Fingerprint Verification to Replace PIN for Seamless Digital PaymentsIn a landmark move to strengthen digital payment security and convenience, India is...
BillMart Launches GigCash for India’s 7.7M Gig Workers
BillMart, a fast-growing Indian fintech platform, has announced the launch of GigCash — a custom-built credit line aimed at India’s rapidly expanding gig and...
New Rules to Curb AePS Fraud from 2026
In response to increasing fraud through Aadhaar-based financial services, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new guidelines to strengthen the Aadhaar Enabled...
80% of Women-Led Firms Face Payment Issues
A new report has revealed that 80 percent of women-led businesses in India face challenges with international payments, while 60 percent struggle with complex...
India’s Private Consumption Reaches $2.1 Trillion: Deloitte, RAI
India’s private consumption has doubled over the past decade, reaching $2.1 trillion in 2024, growing at a 7.2% CAGR, outpacing economies like the US,...
IRDAI Sets April Launch for Bima Vahak Initiative
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has announced that the Bima Vahak initiative, a women-centric insurance field force, will have a...
Women, SC/ST Entrepreneurs to Benefit from ₹2 Crore Loans
The Union Budget 2025 introduces targeted reforms to bolster economic opportunities for women and Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs. Announced by...
