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BSE to Tweet real-time updates
MUMBAI: Twitter and Asia’s first stock exchange, BSE, have joined forces in their pursuit of providing real time information to the business community in India on Twitter via auto tweets, DMs and more. Investors can access financial data at the tip of their fingers, through four unique integrations:
·Hourly Tweet updates of the Sensex figures
·@BSEIndia’s display photo change every two minutes to reflect the current Sensex figure and level
·Real time replies for Sensex 30 current stock prices via an auto-response
·Direct Message subscription facility for Daily Opening and Closing stock price for Sensex 30 companies
Twitter is the first international social media platform that the BSE is leveraging to enable Indian investors to access stock-related information via a digital platform with ease.
Twitter has activated four unique features through hourly tweets, autoresponder tweets for Sensex 30 stock prices, auto direct messages for opening and closing figures of Sensex 30, and a ‘live’ display photo that will change every two minutes to project the dynamic Sensex figure and level.
During trading hours (9 am to 3.30 pm), @BSEIndia will send hourly tweet updates of the Sensex figures, level, and Top 5 gainers and Top 5 losers.
@BSEIndia’s display photo will change every two minutes to reflect the current Sensex figure and level — with a red arrow pointing downwards when it is down, and a green arrow pointing upwards when it is up. At a glance, people can gauge the market condition.
For Sensex 30 current stock prices, people can Tweet to @BSEIndia with the company hashtag to get the current company stock price via an auto-response. The official hashtags for companies are listed on www.bseindia.com. For example, you can Tweet: @BSEIndia #HDFC:
One can also subscribe to a special Direct Message subscription facility for Daily Opening and Closing stock price for Sensex 30 companies. One can activate this facility by Tweeting ‘#Subscribe #CompanyName’.
Viral Jani, Media Partnerships, Twitter India said, “This is the first-ever association in Asia between a stock exchange and a social media platform to provide real-time market updates.”
Endorsing this partnership, Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, BSE India, said, “BSE is known for its innovative products and strategies.”
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NPCI urges seniors to stay sharp as digital payment scams surge
Simple rules to beat fraud and pay safely every day
GOA: Digital payments have revolutionised life for senior citizens, making grocery runs, pharmacy pickups, and travel bookings a breeze. Independence is back in fashion: no more hassling family for small daily spends. Cash stays in the wallet, risk of theft drops, and every transaction is neatly logged.
But where convenience thrives, scammers lurk. Fraudsters are increasingly targeting older users with cunning tricks. One common ruse is the so-called digital arrest scam. Fraudsters posing as law enforcement agents threaten arrest unless money or personal information is handed over. The rule of thumb: real authorities never call to collect cash or press for immediate action.
Investment fraud is another pitfall. Impersonators pose as financial experts, often dangling fake endorsements from reputed organisations and promising extraordinary returns. Once the money is transferred, the fraudsters vanish. If an investment sounds too good to be true, it almost certainly is. Seniors are advised to check SEBI, RBI, or official regulatory websites for legitimacy before parting with a single rupee.
Phishing and vishing scams have also surged. Emails, texts, or calls impersonate banks or government agencies, coaxing seniors into revealing login details, OTPs, or passwords. Similarly, tech support scams exploit fear: callers claim a virus has infected your computer, tricking users into downloading files or apps that give hackers remote access to steal data.
Refund and payment link fraud is another trap. A seemingly harmless link promising a rebate or refund can instead route seniors to a fake page designed to steal login or payment information. The mantra here is simple: don’t click unknown links, and never install apps or give control to strangers posing as authorities.
The remedy is straightforward but vital. Never share UPI PINs, OTPs, passwords, bank details, or login credentials. Pause when urgency is created, accounts “blocked today”, SIMs “expiring”, pensions “paused”, all pressure tactics. Real institutions allow time for verification. Always verify unexpected legal or investment messages calmly, and involve family or trusted neighbours before acting on any instructions from unknown callers.
If fraud is suspected, seniors should report it immediately to the national cybercrime helpline (1930), the Department of Telecommunication portal (https://sancharsaathi.gov.in/sfc/), and their bank. Save messages, take screenshots, and document every interaction.
Digital payments are powerful, safe, and here to stay. Stay alert, verify calmly, and swipe with confidence. Don’t give scammers the thrill, they’re fast, but you can be faster.
