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UPI turns 10: PM Modi highlights 13000-fold rise in transactions and global reach

Published

25 August 2026

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technology

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Fintech

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India

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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

UPI has completed a decade with a 13,000-fold increase in transactions, reaching 741 banks and expanding to 11 countries, becoming a dominant force in India's digital payments ecosystem with significant international recognition.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 37 sources have reported it between 20 Jul 2026 and 3 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

India's digital payment rails just got a global validation. You need to explore cross-border payment integrations now or risk losing ground to firms capitalising on UPI's expanding footprint.

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37 sources · first reported 20 Jul 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026

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