DFS drives expansion of digital payments in India and abroad



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Digital payment transactions in India have experienced remarkable growth, with volumes soaring to 18,737 crore in FY 2023-24, driven significantly by the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). UPI transactions alone saw a massive increase, reaching 13,116 crore in the same period. This digital payment revolution is not confined to India; UPI is now facilitating seamless transactions in seven countries, including the UAE, Singapore, and France, underscoring India's growing influence in the global digital finance landscape.

Digital payment transactions volume grew to 18,737 crore in FY 2023-24 from 2,071 crore in FY 2017-18 at Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 44%; with value of transactions at ₹3,659 lakh crore in FY23-24 from ₹1,962 lakh crore in FY17-18 at CAGR of 11%UPI transactions volume grew to 13,116 crore in FY 2023-24 from 92 crore in FY 2017-18 at CAGR of 129%; with value of UPI transactions reaching ₹200 lakh crore in FY23-24 from ₹1 lakh crore in FY17-18 at CAGR of 138%UPI now seamlessly facilita
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Digital payment transaction volume grew from 2,071 crore in FY 2017-18 to 18,737 crore in FY 2023-24, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 44%.

UPI transaction volume grew from 92 crore in FY 2017-18 to 13,116 crore in FY 2023-24, at a CAGR of 129%.

UPI is currently live in 7 countries: UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, and Mauritius.

The DFS plays a critical role in promoting digital payments in India and accelerating the adoption of fast payment systems like UPI.

According to a 2024 report, approximately 49% of global real-time payment transactions took place in India in 2023.




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