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Gen AI, Agentic AI set to transform India's rapidly-growing payments sector

Gen AI and Agentic AI are expected to significantly impact the country's payments landscape, where digital payments are growing at a rapid pace, according to a survey released on Wednesday. Leading consultancy PwC India's report titled 'The Indian Payments Handbook: 2025-30' said that while UPI remains central, the next wave of transformation in the fintech and payments space will be spearheaded by credit cards, followed by BBPS (Bharat Bill Payment System). The report, based on a survey of over 175 senior leaders in the fintech and payments sector, showed that 65 per cent ranked credit cards as the top growth segment, with over 90 per cent believing in their promising growth potential. "The influence of AI is another dominant theme, as 73 per cent of respondents expect Gen AI and Agentic AI to significantly impact the payments landscape," it said. PwC India's report further said digital payments in India are expected to continue their rapid growth trajectory, with overall transact

Centre to allow digital payments via biometric authentication from today

Authentications will be done using biometric data stored under the Government of India's unique identification system - Aadhar

NPCI launches new tech subsidiary to boost payments innovation in India

NPCI Tech Solutions will focus on fintech experimentation and breakthrough innovations, expanding NPCI's role in global digital payments and cross-border connectivity

India launches UPI payment system in Qatar's Lulu Group stores

India expanded the reach of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on Monday by launching the facility at Lulu Group's stores in Qatar, following its rollout at duty-free outlets in Hamad International Airport here last month. Launching the facility at a Lulu store, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said it will help facilitate smoother and more cost-effective movement of capital between the two countries. Last month, NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), in partnership with Qatar National Bank (QNB), introduced UPI at point-of-sale terminals across Qatar for merchants acquired by QNB. The rollout is part of a collaboration between NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), Qatar National Bank (QNB), and Japanese payments gateway NETSTARS. He also encouraged other banks and institutions in Qatar to adopt UPI. "The launch of UPI and UPI transactions is not just a digital payment solution, but has the potential to revolutionise trade between Qatar and India. It's an opportuni

Is your broker real? SEBI’s @Valid UPI will tell you how to identify fraudsters

SEBI has launched two new initiatives, validated UPI handles and SEBI Check, to make investor payments safer and fraud-proof. Here’s what you need to know.

UPI races ahead, accounts for 84% of total digital payments in FY25

The UPI digital payment system has been fast replacing cash as a preferred mode of payment, and has now taken the lead in overall digital payments

UPI transaction down 2% in Sept; IMPS, FASTag, AePS also record decline

UPI transactions fell to 19.63 billion in September though value rose marginally, while IMPS, FASTag, and AePS also recorded declines in both volume and value

No proposal to levy charges on UPI transactions, says RBI governor

RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said UPI transactions will remain free, while the central bank tests an AI-driven fraud detection system to curb risks in digital payments

Fintech firms eye investments in 'switching' as UPI's scale picks up

These investments in critical technology stacks enable fintechs to process transactions faster, with higher success rates, while handling large volumes with greater stability

Ignosis raises $4 mn in pre-series A led by Peak XV's Surge, Razorpay

Ignosis, an AA infra and financial data intelligence firm, has raised $4 million led by Peak XV's Surge to scale teams and build AI-driven solutions for India's BFSI sector

Higher adoption of UPI leads to lower cash demand, RBI study shows

The study, authored by the RBI staff, found that UPI volumes are negatively correlated with cash demand, underscoring its role as a substitute for physical currency

UPI's new high value transaction limits kick in: Here's what changes

Starting September 16, UPI is no longer just for small daily payments. With raised limits for insurance, investments, and even jewellery purchases.

India, Brazil lead real-time A2A payments with UPI and Pix adoption

A BCG report says A2A payments exceed 50 per cent of all transactions in India and Brazil, powered by UPI and Pix, with AI agents set to further transform digital commerce

PhonePe posts 40% revenue surge, turns free cash flow positive ahead of IPO

Fintech firm crosses Rs 7,000 crore in revenue as adjusted EBITDA and PAT soar; diversification into lending and broking fuels growth momentum

NPCI proposes UPI-based cash withdrawals with ₹10,000 cap at BC outlets

NPCI has sought RBI approval to enable UPI-based cash withdrawals of up to ₹10,000 at business correspondent outlets, expanding beyond ATMs and select merchants

UPI to allow insurance, capital markets transactions of up to Rs 10 lakh

Popular digital payments platform will raise transaction limits for various services from September 15

UK PM Starmer to attend Global Fintech Fest 2025 alongside PM Modi

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will join PM Modi at Global Fintech Fest 2025, the first foreign head of state to do so, with AI, licensing and stablecoins set to dominate discussions

Scindia launches UPI-UPU integration to boost cross-border remittances

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled the UPIUPU integration project at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, an initiative that would combine the strength of India's Unified Payments Interface and Universal Postal Union Interconnection Platform to transform cross-border remittances, an official release said on Tuesday. Describing it as "more than a technology launch, but a social compact", Scindia, Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, said the reliability of the postal network combined with the speed of UPI means families across borders can send money faster, safer and at much lower cost. The initiative, developed by India's Postal Department (DoP), NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), integrates India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the UPU Interconnection Platform (IP), "combining the reach of the postal network with the speed and affordability of UPI", the release said. "It reaffir

UPI-UPU integration launched in Dubai to speed up cross-border remittances

Union Minister for Communication Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Monday unveiled the UPIUPU Integration project here, described as a landmark initiative aimed at transforming cross-border remittances for millions worldwide. The initiative was launched at the 28th Universal Postal Congress. Developed by the Department of Posts (DoP), NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), it integrates India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the UPU Interconnection Platform (IP), combining the reach of the postal network with the speed and affordability of UPI. Addressing the event, Scindia called it more than a technology launch, but a social compact. The reliability of the postal network combined with the speed of UPI means families across borders can send money faster, safer and at much lower cost. It reaffirms that public infrastructure built for citizens can be linked across borders to serve humanity better, he said. He outlined India's vision for a .

UPI gaming spends fall 23% in August after ban on real money games

UPI gaming spends fell sharply in August with volumes down 23% and value down 26% after the Online Gaming Act banned real money games such as rummy, poker and fantasy sports