Digital Merchant Payments Rise 19.6% To Rs 11.73 Lakh Crore In July 2026
India’s digital merchant payments rose 19.6% year-on-year to Rs 11.73 lakh crore in July 2026, driven by UPI and credit card spending.
‘UPI Payments Will Remain Free’: Govt Clarifies MDR Proposal
The government said UPI payments will remain free for consumers, while any future MDR would apply only to select merchant transactions.
Piyush Goyal Launches UPI At Galeries Lafayette In France
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched UPI at Galeries Lafayette in Nice, France, expanding India's digital payments network globally.
Amit Shah Highlights MHA-RBIH Partnership To Fight Cybercrime And Digital Financial Fraud
Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the MHA-RBIH partnership aimed at strengthening India’s fight against cybercrime, mule accounts and digital financial fraud through AI-powered systems.
UPI Set To Enable Cross-Border Remittance Between India & Bhutan Via Postal Network
India and Bhutan plan a UPI-enabled postal remittance system to boost financial access, connectivity, and affordable cross-border money transfers for citizens.
NPCI Reports 27 Pc Annual Surge In UPI Transactions To 20.39 Billion In February
UPI recorded strong year-on-year growth in both transaction volume and value, reinforcing its dominance in India’s digital payments ecosystem.
Street Vendor Loan: Government Credit Card Helps Street Vendors Grow Their Small Businesses
The PM SVANidhi credit card expands formal credit access for street vendors, enabling business growth through phased loans and digital benefits.
India’s UPI May Enter Japan As NPCI, NTT Data Plan Trial For Indian Tourists
India’s QR-based UPI payments could soon work in Japan, with a planned trial aimed at easing transactions for a fast-growing Indian tourist base.
PhonePe Launches SmartPOD, Enabling Card & UPI Payments In One Device
PhonePe unveiled the SmartPOD, a next-gen SmartSpeaker enabling both UPI and card payments in one affordable device for Indian merchants.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia Unveils UPI–UPU Integration Project At Universal Postal Congress In Dubai
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia unveiled the UPI–UPU Integration project at the Universal Postal Congress in Dubai.
