1. PM Modi urges India to set its own payment standards for cross-border transactions

PM Modi urges India to set its own payment standards for cross-border transactions

India

  • PM Modi addressed Global Fintech Fest 2026 on September 8, urging India to develop cross-border payment protocols.
  • UPI’s global expansion aims to make international payments faster, cheaper and more convenient for Indians abroad, while reducing remittance costs.
  • He called for direct UPI integration with countries having large Indian diaspora and significant trade ties.
  • Modi urged India to establish its own standards for cross-border payments, following Singapore’s successful model.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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