Sanjay Malhotra

Enterprise AI: Agentic expansion and systemic risks

89 clusters · 720 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Major security vulnerabilities and AI-driven financial risks emerge

The enterprise AI landscape is transitioning toward autonomous, agentic systems, prompting intensified regulatory scrutiny and systemic risk concerns. In the financial sector, U.S. regulators—including the Federal Reserv

Digital infrastructure and data centre expansion in Odisha

5 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: RBI inaugurates new data centre and cybersecurity institute in Odisha

In mid-October 2026, the state of Odisha saw significant developments regarding digital infrastructure and disaster recovery capabilities. The Odisha Cabinet approved a ₹176.83 crore Disaster Recovery-cum-Data Centre in

Growth and global expansion of India's UPI ecosystem

8 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: India's UPI processes nearly 80 crore transactions daily

Following its 10th anniversary in August 2026, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continues to drive India’s digital economy. Since its 2016 launch, annual transaction volumes have grown approximately 13,000-fold, reac

RBI raises repo rate to 5.50% amid rising inflation

8 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Reserve Bank of India rate hike impacts household debt and liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the policy repo rate by 25 basis points, raising it from 5.25% to 5.50%. This marks the first rate hike since February 2023. Following a meeting of the Monetary Policy Commit

Brazil's Pix amid US tariff dispute and regulatory shifts

26 clusters · 302 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil: Pix users advised on fraud recovery and error protocols

The trade dispute between the United States and Brazil over the Pix instant-payment platform has escalated. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has launched a formal investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act, all

India economic challenges amid West Asia crisis

119 clusters · 230 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indian rupee falls to 94.93 against US dollar

India’s economic landscape remains defined by foreign exchange volatility and the management of massive capital inflows. Foreign exchange reserves reached a record $740.80 billion for the week ending August 28, driven by

India RBI manages liquidity surplus and FCNR(B) inflows

21 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Indian banks face margin pressure from foreign currency deposits

In July 2026, India's foreign-exchange reserves rose significantly, reaching $682.235 billion by July 24. This growth was supported by a $4.51 billion gain in foreign currency assets and increased gold holdings, driven l

India UPI MDR implementation deferred until after Diwali

24 clusters · 161 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Delhi traders welcome postponement of UPI Merchant Discount Rate

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in India is transitioning from a largely free network to a model incorporating a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) to cover annual operating costs. Effective October 15, 2026, a 0.4% MDR w

Inflation trends in India and Pakistan

8 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: India inflation rises as wholesale prices hit 11.39% in September

Inflationary trends in India and Pakistan have shown varying movements across consumer and wholesale indices. In India, the consumer price index (CPI) reached a record low of 0.25% in October 2025, driven largely by a si

India GDP growth debate continues amid IMF and Moody's nods

29 clusters · 183 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: World Bank raises growth forecasts for Africa and South Asia

India’s industrial and economic momentum accelerated through mid-2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising in June and July. By late August, MoSPI confirmed a 7.8% real GDP growth for the first quarter o

US Federal Reserve monetary policy challenges

2 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Federal Reserve faces AI investment boom and housing rent dilemmas

The Federal Reserve is navigating complex economic drivers that complicate U.S. monetary policy. Rapid investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, with potential spending exceeding $10 trillion through 2032, ha

RBI guidance on financial technology and risk management

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urges caution on crypto and AI risks

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officials have emphasized the importance of technological integration and risk management to maintain financial stability. Initially, Deputy Governor S C Murmu urged lenders to utilize artific

BRICS financial infrastructure and geopolitical reform

21 clusters · 285 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: BRICS Summit in New Delhi concludes without full BRICS Pay launch

BRICS nations are accelerating efforts to build an independent financial infrastructure to reduce reliance on the US dollar and mitigate vulnerabilities to Western-led sanctions. Rather than a single unified currency, th