UPI hits record in FY26: 24,162 cr transactions worth ₹314 lakh crore – 5 ways to stay safe while making UPI payments
The nation’s digital payment ecosystem has reached a new milestone, with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recording 24,162 crore transactions. These transactions cumulatively are worth ₹314 lakh crore in FY26.
This noticeable surge reflects widespread adoption across both urban and rural regions. Comfort, convenience, real-time fund transfers and growing smartphone penetration in rural regions drive it.
