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Cyber security can save up to Rs 540 cr each year; Paytm in 10 Indian languages
MUMBAI: As companies increasingly get on to harnessing the benefits of the networked world, overlook the associated threats, said a cyber-security expert and ethical hacker on the lack of awareness around the emerging threats at the BFSI Tech Maestros Awards & Conclave 2016. The expert — TAC Security founder & CEO Trishneet Arora was one of the panelists on the panel at the conclave.
Paytm meantime is set to unveil its multilingual interface to enable millions of Indians to overcome language barriers and pay and shop in their preferred regional language.
After the limited demonetization, online transactions have seen a spurt, and the trend is likely to continue. This gives rise to the challenge of ensuring the transactions are safe and secure, the identity of the individuals is not compromised and the organizations operate smoothly. Cyber security experts can play an important role in identifying loop holes and providing a solution.
Arora said, “Credit card frauds cost banks and credit card companies over US $8 billion (Rs 540 crore) each year. Apart from the Apple Pay fraud, such large-scale mobile wallet frauds have not been witnessed so far, if we discount customer carelessness. However, there is an immense lack of awareness to understand this risk. Several business personalities are not taking cyber threats seriously.”
“There is only one way to be alert and safe in today’s cyberspace and that rests on knowing your vulnerabilities and patching them before any fraudulent hacker can use it adversely,” he concluded. Recently, details of more than 3.2 million debit cards of some of the banks faced the threat of breach due to hacking.
The user interface of India’s largest mobile payments and commerce platform on Android will be available in — English and in 10 different regional languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya and Punjabi. Paytm, which is India’s payments and commerce platform to offer multiple regional language interface, has expanded its reach to over 80% smartphone users in India, who prefer internet-based services in regional languages.
Paytm senior vice president Deepak Abbot said, “With this new move, we are looking to push our share of customers from tier II and tier III cities from 50% to 70%.”
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
