Singapore, March 12: As part of The Mastercard Collection, cardholders globally can now enjoy new and enhanced culinary benefits at the most sought-after restaurants across 10 Asia Pacific (APAC) markets with the Asia Gourmet Circle program. The dining program is an exclusive gateway where c
Mastercard demonstrates readiness for a new era of AI-powered payments as the financial technology sector shifts toward automated, conversational commerce. Speaking to ANI at the sidelines of the India AI Summit 2026, Gautam Aggarwal, President, India & South Asia, Mastercard, stated
Singapore, February 4: Mastercard today announced the launch of Mastercard Fleet: Next Gen in Asia Pacific, a portfolio of innovative solutions that expands fleet payments beyond fuel to support the full range of mobility needs for fleet operators today. The solutions are strategically engin
Inbound tourism in India is increasingly moving beyond traditional metropolitan hubs, reflecting a broader shift in travel patterns and regional growth, according to a report by the Mastercard Economics Institute.
India is expected to remain one of the fastest-growing major economies in 2026, supported by strong policy measures, favourable demographics and rapid digitalisation, even as growth moderates toward long-term trends, according to the Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI).
Structural drivers, such as digitisation, technological advancements and favourable demographics, may continue to position India among the fastest-growing major economies, according to the Economic Outlook 2026 released by the Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI).
Dubai [UAE], December 12: Mastercard has joined forces with TerraPay, a global money movement company, to equip its wallet partners including mobile money wallets, fintechs, and banks, with the latest digital payment capabilities.
Singapore, December 10: The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) today released its annual economic outlook for 2026, revealing that Asia Pacific's growth remains broadly stable even as the global economy adapts to rapid tariff changes, accelerating AI investment, and evolving consumer trend
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 8: IDFC FIRST Bank today announced the launch of the FIRST WOW! Black Credit Card - an upgraded and more feature-rich version of the existing FIRST WOW! Credit Card, backed by a fixed deposit. It is designed for premium benefits on FD Backed Secured Ca
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 5: Tappy Technologies, the global leader in wearable payment solutions, is proud to announce that its secure tokenization technology is driving the launch of next-generation contactless payment bands by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in partnership with Mas
New Delhi [India], December 2: The Ministry of Tourism (MoT), Government of India and Mastercard have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost India's appeal as a premium destination for domestic and international travelers. The collaboration will leverage Mastercard's gl