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AI Could Soon Pay Through UPI On Your Behalf. Here's How It May Work
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Fusion42 · 9 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
NPCI is developing a Unified Agent Protocol (UAP) framework to enable trusted AI assistants to execute UPI payments on behalf of users within pre-authorised spending limits, pending RBI approval. This would allow agentic AI to complete transactions autonomously for bookings, purchases and services while maintaining user control and security safeguards.
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A nascent regulatory framework for autonomous AI payment agents in India's largest payments network (UPI) creates new product categories for AI/fintech founders while establishing verification and liability standards that will shape agentic commerce viability.
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1 source · 9 Jul 2026
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