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Digital payments show strong uptick buoyed by wider adoption of credit during festive season

During this year’s festive season sales, credit cards and credit-based payment instruments like pay-later products saw a significant increase, according to industry reports. Transactions rose by 35-50% compared to last year, with a large share being made through credit cards, EMIs, and pay-later options. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) remained the dominant payment method, with a …

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Firecracker Insurance: PhonePe launches new plan for Diwali

PhonePe launches a new insurance plan priced at ₹9 that protects against firecracker-related accidents during Diwali. The plan offers coverage of up to ₹25,000 for a 10-day period and includes hospitalisation and accidental death expenses. Coverage starts immediately for purchases from October 25, 2024, onward.