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

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1 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Fintech

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India

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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

UPI transactions in India reached near-record levels at ₹29.8 lakh crore in August, with the volume of transactions hitting a new peak, signalling ongoing growth in digital payments adoption.

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

Digital payment volumes in India are surging, opening market opportunities for fintech startups to scale payment-related services on an unprecedented platform. You can capitalise on rising UPI transaction trends to build payment innovations with ready user traction.

◆ Coverage

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

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Fintechupidigital-paymentstransaction-volumefintech-india