Germany's Embassy in New Delhi is lauding India's digital infrastructure. It's being lauded as one of the country's success stories. This praise comes after Germany's federal Minister for digital, transport Volker Wissing took up UPI to make a transaction and was left fascinated. Talking to X formerly known as Twitter, the German Embassy said that it lauded how UPI enables everyone to make transactions in seconds.

India's UPI impresses Germany's digital and transport minister

German minister Volker Wissing was impressed after using UPI at market in India

Germany's Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, Volker Wissing, had a firsthand experience of the convenience of using India's digital payment interface UPI (Unified Payments Interface) during his recent visit to Bengaluru in southern India for G20 Digital Ministers Meeting.

German minister hails India's digital transformation after buying vegetables using UPI

In 2000, after receiving a loan worth 8,00,000 rupees ($9,000), Vijay Shekhar Sharma founded Paytm's parent organisation – One97 Communications, which offered digital goods and services.

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India's UPI to get three new features, payments likely to be more efficient after update. India's homegrown digital payments platform UPI is going global. The fintech sector is overjoyed. It's another boost to the brand India. But analysts say a lot needs to be done before UPI takes off on the world stage.

India's UPI to get three new features, payments likely to be more efficient after update

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced new features for the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on Thursday. The new changes have the potential to revolutionise the online payment method that will also allow transactions through a conversation with an artificial intelligence (AI) system.

UPI to get an upgrade as RBI announces new features including AI-powered transactions | Details

India's homegrown digital payments platform UPI is going global. Now France becomes the first European country to accept UPI. The fintech sector is overjoyed. It's another boost to brand India. But analysts say a lot needs to be done before UPI takes off on the world stage.

UPI: India’s homegrown success story

Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the introduction of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in France, it has emerged that New Delhi is looking to seal a similar deal with Indonesia.

India in talks with Indonesia over UPI linkage, rupee trade settlement

Unified Payment Interface (UPI) will be launched in France by September 2023, with the iconic Eiffel Tower being the first merchant in the country to accept UPI payments, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Friday.

Eiffel Tower to pioneer UPI launch in France by September 2023, confirms MEA

In a landmark achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (July 13) informed that India's revolutionary payments system Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will be launched in France soon.

Indian tourists at Eiffel Tower can pay in rupees as PM Modi announces UPI use in France

Digital payments which are meant to be quick, easy and convenient. Google Pay makes it more conducive to carry out online transactions. In the latest upgrade, Google Pay has introduced UPI Lite feature in India that allows users to make fast payments.

Google Pay launches UPI Lite to boost small value transactions

France could soon become Europe’s first country to subscribe to India’s digital payment technology Unified Payments Interface or UPI. The announcement could be made during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming two-day visit to France.

France likely to subscribe to India’s UPI during PM Modi’s visit

When the world talks of India's success story, UPI, India's very own digital payments platforms, takes the position of pride. It has not only made making transactions quick and efficient but is also an example of India's growing fintech prowess. Even as UPI continues with its spectacular journey in India, where it hit a record 9 billion transactions in may, the digital payment platform is spreading its wings abroad.

India's UPI's growing global footprint

State Bank of India (SBI) in its latest report has said that the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has replaced much of the currency in circulation. Of all, the largest share in UPI transactions is of semi-urban areas at 35 per cent.

India’s UPI largely replaced currency in circulation, semi-urban areas account for largest share: Report

Digital wallets have made it easier for us to make payments and transfer funds. But it seems many people are still not enjoying the benefits of online payments. But we think that could change with this new feature. Here's more.

No need for a debit card to activate UPI

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the governing body of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) - India's prominent digital payment network - has announced it touched a record high of Rs 14.

UPI records 9 billion transactions in May worth Rs 14.3 trillion

A recent report by PWC India has unveiled some staggering projections that showcase the remarkable transformation taking place in India's payment landscape. According to the report, the unified payments interface, or UPI, is on a trajectory to achieve an astonishing milestone of 1 billion transactions per day by 2026-27.

UPI to take over 90% of retail digital payments in India

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India's digital payments landscape is on the brink of a historic revolution, thanks to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system. A recent report by PwC India, titled "The Indian Payments Handbook – 2022-27", has projected that UPI will achieve a groundbreaking milestone of 1 billion daily transactions by 2026-27.

India's UPI set to record 1 billion daily transactions by 2026-27: Report

India's Union Minister of electronics & information technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has responded to WION's interview of Japan's digital minister and praised Japan's interest in joining India's UPI payment system. Ashwini Vaishnav spoke to WION's principal diplomatic correspondent, Siddhant Sibbal and shared the road map of how the UPI payment system could become more widely acceptable around the world.

Indian Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw in a conversation with WION

India’s Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Indian digital transaction system—the Unified Payments Interface—is getting global attention and added that many have expressed interest to implement it in their countries.

India’s UPI system gaining global attention: Indian Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to WION

Japanese Digital Minister Kono Taro on Thursday said that the government of Japan is seriously considering joining India's UPI payment system. Speaking with WION's correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Minister Taro said, “Japan and India are trying to promote digital co-operation.

Exclusive | Japan considering joining India's UPI payment system, says Japanese Minister Kono Taro

The Shanghai Coorporation Organsation(SCO) which includes China and Pakistan has unanimously adopted India's proposal for developing a digital public infrastructure.

Shanghai Coorporation Organisation gives India's UPI plan a thumbs u

India and Nepal announced the first major trade deal of its kind. Both the nations have confirmed an agreement that will enable cross-border trade without the need to exchange any physical currency.

India & Nepal major trade deal: Indians can pay using QR codes in Nepal, UPI brands agreed to deal

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