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Can UPI reshape cross-border payments as PM Modi lays out global UPI push ahead of ...

Published

9 September 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

Geography

India

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Read at firstpost.com

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Fusion42 · 9 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

India is expanding its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to connect with foreign payment systems, aiming to facilitate faster, cheaper cross-border transfers especially for remittances and trade within countries having strong Indian diaspora and economic ties.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 3 sources have reported it between 8 Sep 2026 and 9 Sep 2026.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face an opening as India pushes UPI to integrate with foreign rails, cutting cross-border payments costs and delays. This calls for rapid engagement with Indian remittance markets and partnerships in BRICS countries to secure early access.

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3 sources · first reported 8 Sep 2026 · latest 9 Sep 2026

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