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@article{179305,
        author = {AAYUSHI},
        title = {THE GROWTH OF DIGITAL PAYMENT SYSTEM (UPI) IN INDIA},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {6823-6827},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=179305},
        abstract = {The rapid digitization of financial services in India has transformed the way people conduct transactions, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) emerging as a pivotal innovation in the digital payment ecosystem. Launched in 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), UPI has revolutionized real-time bank-to-bank transactions through a simple, secure, and seamless platform. This paper explores the growth trajectory of UPI, analyzing its adoption patterns, technological framework, policy interventions, and socio-economic impact on both urban and rural segments.
The study delves into the historical evolution of digital payments in India, highlighting the role of government initiatives such as Digital India, demonetization in 2016, and regulatory support from the Reserve Bank of India in accelerating the shift toward cashless transactions. Through empirical data and market reports, the paper examines key growth indicators including transaction volumes, user base expansion, interoperability, and integration with fintech platforms. Special focus is given to the role of UPI in promoting financial inclusion, especially among previously unbanked populations, and in enabling micro and small enterprises to adopt digital payments.
Moreover, the paper investigates the challenges faced by the UPI ecosystem, such as cybersecurity concerns, infrastructure limitations, digital literacy, and market competition. It also explores future prospects and innovations, including UPI 2.0, internationalization of the platform, and its integration with emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {May},
        }