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UPI turns 10: Transactions jump nearly 13,000-fold, value surges over 4,000-fold since FY17
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
UPI has grown nearly 13,600-fold in transaction volume and over 4,000-fold in value since FY17, becoming the backbone of India's digital payments and expanding internationally. The platform remains largely free for users, but sustainability challenges are rising as stakeholders seek a viable economic model beyond government incentives.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.
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You face a shift as India's massive digital payment system begins to demand a sustainable economic model beyond subsidies. Now is the time to assess your cost structures and customer pricing before policy changes reshape the fintech payments landscape.
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