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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
LMC initiative: Citizens can pay lumpsum online to avail 10% discount on garbage collection fee
LUCKNOW The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has introduced a 10% discount on door-to-door waste collection user charges for citizens who make lumpsum payments through online modes. The discount, available till June 30, applies to payments made via UPI, BBPS, netbanking and cards, said officials. The discount, available till June 30, applies to payments made via UPI, BBPS, netbanking and cards, said officials. (Pic for representation) To mark the official rollout of the initiative, mayor Sushma Kharkwal paid the user charge for her residence through the LMC's website - She then urged citizens to follow her example, stressing that timely online payments would not only reduce hassle for households, but also help build a cleaner, smarter Lucknow. Chief tax assessment officer Ashok Kumar, along with citizens VM Pathak and Neha Singh, also paid their dues digitally in response to her appeal, the LMC stated in release on Friday. As per the new structure, homeowners paying a house tax of up to ₹ 5,000 annually will pay a monthly charge of ₹ 50, while those paying above ₹ 5,000 will pay ₹ 100 per month. Citizens can also opt for a yearly lumpsum payment to avail the 10% discount. The mayor clarified that after June 30, the discount will be available only to those who pay both the user charge and house tax in full. Citizens welcomed the online facility, saying it saves time, offers transparency, and prevents confusion over fluctuating service fees. 'Earlier, we weren't sure how much to pay for garbage collection. Now, the rates are fixed and available online,' said Rohit Sharma, a resident of Indira Nagar. Others appreciated the digital-first approach. 'I paid my charges through UPI in just a few minutes. It's smooth and convenient,' said Neha Singh, who attended the launch. To prevent irregular collections, the mayor issued a strong message to residents: if anyone demands money for garbage collection after you've paid online, report it immediately to the mayor's helpline at 6389200005. Municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar directed officials to ensure every household is informed about the revised charges and the discount scheme. 'No citizen should face confusion. The process must be citizen-friendly and transparent,' he said. The LMC believes that regular collection will help reduce garbage dumping on roads and in drains, leading to better hygiene and a likely boost in Swachh Bharat rankings for the city.
Business Standard
14-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
BillWizz: India's First Zero Convenience Fee Payment Platform Gains Momentum
PNN New Delhi [India], June 14: In a time when nearly every digital payment includes hidden convenience fees, the average Indian consumer ends up paying more than just their bills. From utility recharges to mobile payments, a silent cost is often passed onto users -- all in the name of convenience. This growing frustration has made consumers question why paying a bill digitally should come at an extra price. Digital payments in India have grown at a record pace, especially post-pandemic. But as the ecosystem becomes more commercialized, platforms have started charging service or convenience fees ranging anywhere from ₹5 to ₹35 per transaction -- a practice that silently eats into household budgets. For everyday users, especially those from Tier 2-3 towns, such repeated fees can feel like a tax on being tech-savvy. That's where the conversation around zero-convenience digital transactions begins. As Indian users become more financially aware, there's rising demand for a bill payment system that's transparent, quick, and affordable -- without the added cost. The solution? A model where platforms earn from billers, not from customers. BillWizz tried to solve this issue. It is a smart platform developed by TABLINK SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED, built on this very idea. Rather than charging users extra, BillWizz earns its revenue from billers -- giving users a fee-free experience on payments like electricity, water, DTH, mobile recharges, and even Google Play recharges. It's a shift that mirrors what customers truly want: digital convenience without a hidden cost. Why should managing bills cost more than the bill itself? With zero service fees, real-time updates, and auto-scheduling options, BillWizz is rethinking the everyday payment experience. Users can recharge, pay, and manage utilities all in one place, with added perks like cashback rewards and referral bonuses. BillWizz is already serving over 50,000 users, and integrates with Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) -- reinforcing its alignment with India's Digital India mission. Unlike many payment apps that lean on flashy marketing but pass charges to users, BillWizz focuses on making affordability its core product feature. But building a zero-fee model hasn't been easy. Convincing billers to collaborate, ensuring bank-grade security, and earning consumer trust -- these were major hurdles. Yet, BillWizz overcame them through a clean interface, strong encryption, and a promise of "no hidden cost, ever." As a result, it's now growing faster through word of mouth than ad spends. India's digital consumer is evolving -- they want unified platforms, secure automation, and zero-friction payments. BillWizz is not just adapting to these trends but shaping them. It is especially popular among budget-conscious users, freelancers, and working professionals who manage multiple payments monthly and can't afford to lose ₹100-₹200 every month in fees. Looking ahead, the company plans to onboard more billers, introduce personalized dashboards, and expand its service offerings. With a goal of reaching over 5 lakh users, BillWizz aims to turn everyday bill payments into a smarter, cost-free routine, not a burden. About BillWizz BillWizz is a digital bill payment and recharge platform developed by TABLINK SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED, designed to eliminate hidden convenience fees. Based in India, BillWizz integrates with BBPS and supports electricity, water, DTH, gas, and mobile recharges -- all without charging users any extra cost.
Mint
26-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
What comes after UPI? Can BBPS and voice-led payments replicate its success
In a country of 1.4 billion people, developing the worldwide normalcy of digital banking through India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been nothing less than transformational. UPI processed an unprecedented 19.78 billion transactions in March of 2025 for a total value of ₹ 24.77 trillion. The digital payment narrative in India is shifting radically, as the 'new normal' sets in. The direction of the future of India includes voice-led payment solutions and the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS). This is not just the next chapter. It's a rewrite of the playbook. When UPI launched in 2016, only a few had anticipated the kind of financial democratization it eventually unleashed. Today, with 11.5 billion transactions which take place in a single month (April 2024), UPI is undoubtedly the heartbeat of India's cashless economy. But while UPI simplifies peer-to-peer and merchant payments, BBPS is quietly transforming how India pays its bills. 'While UPI continues to break records, the future of digital payments in India lies in two parallel shifts—BBPS and voice-led interfaces,' says Sameer Mathur, Managing Director and Founder of Roinet Solution. 'BBPS has seen a 60% year-on-year surge in transaction value in FY24, now processing over 28 crore monthly bill payments across utilities, education, and taxes.' That scale isn't just impressive—it's foundational. BBPS brings structure and interoperability to recurring payments, covering the long tail of Indian households who want their electricity, water, broadband, and school fees paid with a single tap. Its API-first, regulator-backed framework ensures that these payments are secure, standardized, and widely accessible. But the most exciting innovation may not involve screens at all—it's the rise of voice-led payments, a game-changer for India's 700 million feature phone users. Voice AI, now achieving up to 95% accuracy in regional languages, is turning spoken instructions into financial actions. Picture this: a farmer in rural Odisha pays his electricity bill using a simple voice command. A street vendor in Uttar Pradesh checks his BBPS payment status through a missed call. The digital divide begins to dissolve. 'With digital payments deeply ingrained in India's financial ecosystem, forward-thinking companies know the next wave of opportunity lies in accessible, inclusive platforms like Bharat BillPay—especially when combined with voice-led processing,' says Rohit Mahajan, Managing Partner and Founder of plutos ONE. 'New players like NPCI's Conversational Voice Payments and BBPS's BillPay Connect are empowering users to transact via voice commands or even missed calls, breaking digital barriers to inclusion.' A tech-agnostic ecosystem is emerging and you can pay offline or pay with a QR code, a feature phone, a smart phone or a voice. This ecosystem, which is responsive to India's vast variety in connectivity, literacy, and access to devices, sees innovation as a necessity rather than an option. This convergence of platform and interface is a mission and not a roadmap. Digital payments, according to some industry figures, will encompass every facet of society by 2029, from high-rises in Mumbai to tribal hamlets in Chhattisgarh. BBPS and voice, as part of India's payment system, are extensions, multiples and reinforcements of UPI, and not replacements or alternatives. They see the world, collectively, as a future where all Indians can join the digital economy no matter their literacy level, language and device you are using. UPI may have sparked the revolution—but BBPS and voice are building the republic.
Time Out
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
This award-winning pizzeria is opening its first permanent restaurant in east London
Bad Boy Pizza Society (BBPS) stemmed from silly beginnings. It began life as a parody university society in Southampton in 2018, set up by four friends who wanted to help students get discounted pizza out. Since then, it's made serious leaps to become one of the best pizzamakers in the capital. Its 'Sausage Party' pizza was even named the best pizza in the entire country. BBPS has dished out its award-winning pizza at residencies across London, from Belleville Brewery and Next Door Records to Seven Dials Market and Vinegar Yard. Now, BBPS has finally got the keys to its very first permanent bricks and mortar pizzeria. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bad Boy Pizza Society | BBPS (@badboypizzasoc) Bad Boy Pizzeria will land in Bethnal Green this summer. It'll be a slice shop by day and a casual sit-down pizzeria by night, serving up its beloved New York style pizza alongside small plates and sides like 'chicken vodka parms', 'giant caesar sharers' and 'fluffy Sicilian squares'. The drinks menu will feature BBPS's brand new house lager as well as wines, local beers and shots. Sam Clowes, BBPS co-founder, said: 'Having our own space means full creative control and the ability to build a place that feels like home for us and our customers. We've spent a lot of time getting everything right - from the pizza dough to the design of the space - and we can't wait for people to walk in and feel like they're part of the society.' To secure the funds to make the pizzeria a reality, BBPS has launched a Kickstarter, which will remain open until June 10. The donations will help pay for seating upholstery, a tile counter, extraction and stud walls. If you pledge support, you could be rewarded with stuff like free pizza, exclusive BBPS merch or a photo on the pizzeria's wall of fame.
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Business Standard
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Coming soon: A new system to integrate netbanking, payment aggregators
A new switch is in the making at Bharat Bill Payments System (BBPS), a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), to streamline netbanking for customers by taking on-board multiple ecosystem stakeholders such as banks and payment aggregators. BBPS, also known as Bharat Connect, is currently testing a middleware solution under the test name Netbanking 2.0, which is expected to go live within the next three to four months, according to people familiar with the matter. Four major banks and about six to eight payment aggregators are part of the current pilot for the payments system. BBPS
