Indian payments firms oppose one-click UPI checkout proposal, citing competition risks

Indian fintech firms have opposed NPCI's proposed UPI Meta protocol for one-click checkout, arguing it risks locking customers into a single default payment app and reducing competition. NPCI is targeting launch around the Global Fintech Fest later this year, ahead of expected Apple Pay entry into India.

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