India: Technology

At the same time, regulatory oversight is increasingly viewed as necessary to address concerns relating to transparency, accountability, bias, data privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection. The challenge for policymakers, therefore, lies in achieving a balance between fostering innovation and promoting responsible AI deployment.

Running an SME in South Africa often feels challenging. Organizations find themselves chasing deadlines most of the time. VAT dates arrive quickly, and paperwork piles up in different systems.

This month, we unpack India’s long road to unified KYC and the launch of CKYC 2.0, and examine why technical upgrades alone won’t fix cross-sector verification gaps. We also dive into the RBI’s draft PPI Master Directions, which clarify what counts as a stored-value instrument, tighten cash-loading rules, and expand UPI One World wallets for NRIs and foreign tourists.