UPI has transformed India’s digital payment landscape, making up 83% of total payment volume by 2024, a sharp rise from 34% in 2019. UPI transactions hit 17,221 crore, driving the overall payment volume to 20,787 crore. RBI highlights UPI’s impressive CAGR of 74% over five years in boosting digital payments in India.
Global Markets: Asian stocks rise, US hits record on Iran talks
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index opened 0.4% higher on Thursday as traders bet a de-escalation of the Middle East conflict will ease oil prices and