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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
NPCI is developing the Unified Agent Protocol (UAP) to allow AI agents to make low-value UPI payments autonomously within user-defined limits and rules, moving beyond the current model of mandatory user approval for each transaction.
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NPCI’s move to let AI agents handle low-value UPI payments without per-transaction approval opens a new path for automating frequent purchases. You should explore integrations with UPI’s delegated authority model to get ahead in autonomous payment services.
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