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NSE celebrates its 25th anniversary by launching ‘Prosperity Day’
MUMBAI: Celebrating 25 years in existence, National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), India’s leading stock exchange has initiated ‘Prosperity Day’ to celebrate the successes of the trading community and initiate a dialogue with prospective investors. NSE has also revamped their logo to symbolise the marigold flower and signify prosperity for all. To commemorate the occasion, CNBC-TV18, India’s leading business news channel shall have an informative segment on financial prosperity addressed by Manisha Gupta, Editor – Commodities & Currencies, CNBC-TV18 on the 25th every month up to March 2019.
The new identity of the brand was envisioned keeping in mind its multidimensional nature. As enablers of growth and prosperity, the logo is a modern representation of a blooming marigold, while the multiple colours seen reflect the multi-faceted nature of the business. Since its inception, NSE has played a key role in connecting India with itself and integrating the nation with other world markets, to the point where today it is the country’s biggest stock exchange and one of the largest exchanges globally. It continues to propel development while always placing purpose before profit and including more people in the nation’s growth story. The NSE has also been instrumental in reshaping the financial landscape of the country by helping Indians invest in the stock market thereby also aiding entrepreneurs raise capital. As NSE celebrates its Silver Jubilee, they step into a new era and the focus of their initiative powered with CNBC-TV18 is now on holistic prosperity for all.
Speaking about the initiative, Vikram Limaye, MD & CEO, NSE said, “As we celebrate 25 years of NSE, we found it imperative to focus on holistic prosperity for all, not just our stakeholders but the economy at large. With CNBC-TV18 on board, we hope to reach out to a larger set of audience and achieve the goals that we have set for ourselves.”
Manisha Gupta, Editor – Commodities & Currencies, CNBC-TV18 commented, “As a brand, CNBC-TV18 has always worked towards empowering our viewers with knowledge and information on diverse spheres be it on topics related to the corporate world, financial markets or investments and other various industry verticals. We look forward to working with NSE on their new initiative and improve the financial literacy of the nation and help them make informed and responsible financial decisions.”
As a constant factor in the prosperous/prosperity narrative of the nation and its citizens, NSE is committed to helping India achieve its calling – to become one of the world’s largest economy and aims to facilitate the transition of India from its $2.5 trillion economy to that of $5 trillion.
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PNB partners Kiwi to launch credit-enabled UPI for users
Targets 180 million customers; RuPay card offers 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent cashback
MUMBAI: Swipe, tap, or scan credit is quietly slipping into the rhythm of everyday payments, and Punjab National Bank wants in on the action. The state-run lender has partnered with Kiwi to roll out credit-enabled UPI payments for its 180 million customers, marking a significant push to blend traditional banking with India’s fast-evolving digital payments ecosystem.
At the centre of the collaboration is the launch of the PNB Kiwi Credit Card on the RuPay network. The card is designed with a digital-first approach, offering fully online onboarding and seamless integration with UPI, allowing users to transact via scan-and-pay while accessing credit.
The offering also brings in a rewards layer, with cashback ranging from 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent on online transactions, positioning the product as both a convenience play and a spending incentive.
The move comes as UPI continues to dominate India’s digital payments landscape, increasingly blurring the lines between debit-led transactions and credit access. For PNB, which operates over 10,000 branches around 60 per cent in semi-urban and rural areas, the partnership signals a targeted effort to extend formal credit to segments that have traditionally remained underserved.
The collaboration also reflects a broader industry shift, where banks and fintech platforms are converging to embed credit directly into payment flows, reducing friction while expanding access.
With RuPay credit cards gaining traction and UPI evolving beyond peer-to-peer transfers, the PNB–Kiwi tie-up positions both players at the intersection of scale, accessibility, and the next phase of digital finance in India.
