UPI completes 10 years of digital payments, sees 13,000-fold surge in transaction volume, 4,000-fold rise in value
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) marked its 10th anniversary on August 25, 2026, achieving a 13,000-fold increase in transaction volume, from 1.78 crore in 2016-17 to over 24,162 crore in 2025-26. The Finance Ministry reported a 4,000-fold rise in transaction value. UPI's growth reflects the increasing adoption of digital payments in India.