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UPI transactions surge by 20 pc to Rs 29.82 lakh crore in August
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
UPI transaction volumes in India increased by 22% year-on-year to 24.51 billion and transaction value rose 20% to Rs 29.82 lakh crore in August 2026, supported by growth in cross-border acceptance and partnerships expanding UPI's international footprint.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 37 sources have reported it between 20 Jul 2026 and 3 Oct 2026.
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Indian fintech founders should prepare for continuing UPI growth domestically and abroad, especially through new cross-border payment partnerships. The surge invites strategic positioning for solutions that support increasing transaction volumes and internationalisation.
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37 sources · first reported 20 Jul 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026
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