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Junio, India

AI could revolutionise digital payments in Indian rural areas

Although digital payments via the nationwide Universal Payments Interface (UPI) have soared since its launch in 2016, with about 350m users conducting transactions, and a total of more than 10bn transactions in July 2023, rural adoption has been limited due to sparse internet access and lower literacy rates.

The Big Idea: Africa’s mobile technology advancements

In November, we took a closer look at the evolving African Mobile Technology Market, where phones are empowering people across the continent to forge a new future for healthcare, commerce and rural connectivity.

African Mobile Technology Market

During Covid-19, the mobile-first African continent is using phones to forge a new future for healthcare, commerce and rural connectivity.

Generation Z value trust, security and digital engagement

US – They expect brands to deliver technology-led customer service experiences that are seamless, secure and entertaining.

Indian consumers trust e-commerce platforms

India – Compared to their Western counterparts, India’s shoppers show more faith in technologies such as mobile payments.

Marketing & Branding

Could Facebook launch a Line store?

Social media platforms need to become playful and experimental to win over the next generation of users in Asia.

Say to pay

UK – Santander has updated its iPhone SmartBank app to enable customers to make payments using their voice.

Cash is out

London – Supermarket chain Waitrose has opened its first cashless store inside Sky’s head office building.

02 store by Dalziel & Pow, Manchester

Retail Market 2016: Part 1

In 2016, global retail will continue to defy contrasting economic headwinds to post startlingly healthy levels of growth.