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UPI transactions near record high at ₹29.8 lakh crore in August; volume hits new peak

Published

1 September 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

India

◆ Source

Read at fortuneindia.com →

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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

In August 2026, UPI transaction value in India reached ₹29.8 lakh crore with a record volume of 24.51 billion transactions, marking a 22% annual growth.

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

UPI's soaring transaction volumes are reshaping digital payments in India, making it essential for fintech founders to focus on scaling infrastructure and user acquisition now.

◆ Coverage

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

◆ Topics

Fintechupidigital-paymentsfintech-growthindiatransaction-volume