QR payments and instant transfers dominated sales at neighbourhood shops and weekend markets.
Small shops and street vendors reported record digital payments during the festive season, driven by QR codes and instant bank transfers.
Traders said faster settlements helped them restock quickly and reduced the risk of handling cash late at night.
Industry bodies urged merchants to enable transaction alerts and to never share one-time passwords with callers.
Early-stage deals rose for the second quarter in a row, led by clean energy, diagnostics and agri-tech.
The next phase of the urban programme shifts attention from large metros to smaller towns, with water supply, electric buses and…
Reservoir levels are healthy in most regions, giving farmers confidence ahead of winter sowing.
Twelve countries agreed on common targets, joint clean-up drives and a shared system to track waste at sea.
