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Scindia calls for Trust Grid linking telecom, Aadhaar, UPI
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Fusion42 · 12 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia proposed a 'Trust Grid' to integrate telecom networks, Aadhaar digital ID, UPI payments, and banking data to enable predictive fraud prevention and higher trust in financial transactions. The proposal currently lacks legal authority, clear consent mechanisms, and regulatory mandates, raising questions on privacy and implementation.
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You face a major rethink in fraud detection as India's government tries to fuse telecom, identity, and payments data, opening new risks and opportunities in regulatory compliance and data strategy.
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