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India's UPI Set for Uzbekistan Rollout to Boost Digital Transactions
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Fusion42 · 30 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will be rolled out in Uzbekistan to facilitate digital transactions and support Indian travellers, backed by a network agreement between NPCI and Uzbekistan's HUMO payment system. This initiative aligns with bilateral goals to boost trade from USD 1 billion to USD 5 billion by 2030.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it.
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Indian fintech founders should watch the UPI rollout in Uzbekistan as a gateway to new markets and partnerships in Central Asia. This cross-border expansion opens fresh customer pools and signalling wider adoption of Indian digital payment standards overseas.
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2 sources · 30 Aug 2026
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