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Half of world’s real-time digital transactions done in India: FM

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October 08, 2025

FINANCE minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the country is leading in the digital payments system worldwide, with half of the world’s total real-time digital transactions taking place in the country alone.

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Half of world’s real-time digital transactions done in India: FM

Addressing the opening day of three-day global fintech fest (GFF) that began here on Tuesday, she said, “Half of world’s real-time digital transactions are happening in India alone with an adoption rate of 87% as against the world average of 67%.” “We processed over 18,580 crore of UPI transactions worth ₹261 trillion in FY25,” she sa

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Half of world’s real-time digital transactions done in India: FM

FINANCE minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the country is leading in the digital payments system worldwide, with half of the world’s total real-time digital transactions taking place in the country alone.

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October 08, 2025

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