PayGlocal enables Indian merchants to accept Apple Pay for global payments

PayGlocal, an Indian cross-border payments company, has added Apple Pay to its international checkout, allowing Indian merchants to accept payments from customers around the world. The integration provides businesses with a widely recognised and trusted payment option, addressing a common challenge in cross-border commerce: offering payment methods familiar to international buyers. This addition helps reduce checkout drop-offs,…

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Operational Risk Management: The Backbone of India’s Digital-First BFSI Sector

India’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector is navigating an unprecedented digital transformation. Transaction volumes are skyrocketing, fintech ecosystems are expanding, and regulatory expectations are growing more complex. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), UPI transactions surged to 185.8 billion in FY25, up from 131.1 billion in FY24, aggregating Rs 199.89 trillion….

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India’s Securities Market Outlook: Navigating Risks and Opportunities

As India enters the final quarter of 2025, its securities market is influenced by a combination of domestic monetary policies, global economic uncertainties and sector-specific dynamics. The RBI has maintained the repo rate at 5.50% during its October Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, signaling a neutral stance after earlier rate cuts totalling 100 basis points…

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When Data Becomes Currency: Can India’s Retail Giants Keep it Safe?

India’s retail industry has long been a story of scale and ambition. From DMart’s dominance in groceries to Croma’s stronghold in electronics, from Trent’s fashion-forward retailing to Big Basket’s digital-first grocery revolution, these companies represent the pillars of a sector valued at over $1 trillion. Their aggressive expansion into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities,…

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Madhuri Mehta Appointed as CHRO of Hero MotoCorp, Effective October 2025

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Madhuri Mehta as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 1, 2025. In this pivotal role, she will oversee the company’s global people agenda, including culture transformation, talent and leadership development, and capability-building initiatives, as the organization charts its next phase…

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Rewati Deshpande Appointed CFO & Director at Vibrant Energy to Drive Clean Energy Growth

Rewati Deshpande has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Director at Vibrant Energy, a move that not only strengthens the company’s leadership but also represents a powerful milestone in advancing women’s leadership within India’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector. Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment when the global energy transition is…

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