Digital India

DPI Brief — June 06, 2026 1. UPI Crosses 23 Billion Monthly Transactions for the First Time [L2 — Payments] Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed a record 23.2 billion transactions worth ₹29.9 lakh crore (US$312 billion) in May 2026, according to data released by NPCI. This is the first time the real-time payment network has crossed the 23 billion monthly threshold. Transaction volume grew 3.8% month-on-month from April’s 22.35 billion, while value rose 3.4%. Summer travel demand and IPL season spending were key demand drivers. On average, UPI handled nearly 748 million transactions daily worth around ₹96,465 crore. The continued expansion of credit-on-UPI services and growing international UPI acceptance are expected to sustain this trajectory. ...

DPI Brief — June 05, 2026 UPI Notches Record Month as Cambodia Link Goes Live; New Beneficiary Verification Rule Takes Effect India’s digital payments backbone continues its relentless expansion. UPI processed a record ₹29.90 trillion across 23.20 billion transactions in May 2026 — both all-time highs — underscoring the platform’s deepening grip on everyday commerce. The milestone was confirmed by the Reserve Bank of India in its latest monthly data release. [^1] ...

DPI Brief — June 04, 2026 UPI Goes Live in Cambodia — India’s Cross-Border Payment Push Expands India and Cambodia have officially launched UPI–KHQR cross-border QR payment connectivity, enabling Indian travellers to make real-time QR code-based payments at over 4.5 million merchants across Cambodia. The first phase, operational from 2 June 2026, was rolled out through a partnership between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and ACLEDA Bank Plc, under the guidance of the Reserve Bank of India and the National Bank of Cambodia. ...

DPI Brief — June 03, 2026 UIDAI Phases Out mAadhaar, Launches New Aadhaar App with Face Authentication and Privacy Controls Layer 1 — Identity The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has begun urging users to migrate from the legacy mAadhaar application to a completely redesigned Aadhaar app, confirming that the old platform is nearing end-of-life. The new app introduces three significant capabilities absent from mAadhaar: QR code-based Aadhaar sharing for selective data disclosure, face authentication as an additional verification method, and enhanced biometric lock/unlock controls. ...

DPI Brief — June 02, 2026 UPI Records Its Biggest-Ever Month at ₹29.90 Lakh Crore India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) posted its highest-ever monthly figures in May, processing 23.2 billion transactions worth ₹29.90 lakh crore, according to NPCI data released on June 1. This represents a 19% year-on-year increase from ₹25.14 lakh crore in May 2025, and a month-on-month improvement over April’s 22.35 billion transactions worth ₹29.03 lakh crore. Summer travel, IPL 2026, and seasonal consumer spending were key growth drivers. The average UPI ticket size has steadily declined from ₹1,848 in 2021 to ₹1,313 in 2025, reflecting the system’s deepening penetration into micropayments and everyday retail. UPI now accounts for an estimated 85.5% of total retail digital transaction volume, cementing its position as the backbone of India’s digital payments ecosystem. [Times of India] ...

DPI Brief — May 20, 2026 Key Developments Across India’s Digital Public Infrastructure 1. Identity Layer: UIDAI Extends Free Document Update Facility Till June 2027 The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced a significant extension to its free online document update service. Based on an official office memorandum dated May 13, 2026, Aadhaar holders can now update proof of identity (PoI) and proof of address (PoA) documents through the myAadhaar portal free of cost until June 14, 20271. ...

DPI Brief — May 18, 2026 UIDAI Strengthens Aadhaar Governance with 2025 Regulation Amendments The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has continued to refine the Aadhaar regulatory framework through multiple amendment regulations in 2025, enhancing data accuracy, security, and verification capabilities. Key regulatory developments include: Aadhaar Authentication and Offline Verification Amendment Regulations, 2025: Formalized offline face verification as a recognized authentication mode, enabling identity verification in disconnected environments while maintaining security standards. This supports Aadhaar-based verification in hospitality, transportation, and edge-based scenarios1. ...

DPI Brief — May 17, 2026 UPI Transaction Milestone: 22.35 Billion in April 2026 India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continues to demonstrate remarkable growth, recording 22.35 billion transactions in April 20261. This milestone underscores UPI’s position as the backbone of India’s retail payments ecosystem, with the system now handling over 600 million transactions daily2. The payment infrastructure has become a symbol of India’s technological prowess, with the Prime Minister highlighting India’s low-cost, open digital infrastructure for 1.4 billion people at the AI Action Summit3. ...

DPI Brief — May 16, 2026 Aadhaar Identity Layer (L1): UIDAI Expands Digital Identity Services UIDAI Extends Free Document Update Facility UIDAI has extended the free Aadhaar document update deadline, now operational from June 15, 2026 through June 14, 20271. This allows citizens to update demographic and biometric details without paying the standard fees of ₹50 for demographic updates and ₹100 for biometric updates2. New Aadhaar App Replaces mAadhaar UIDAI is retiring the legacy mAadhaar app and replacing it with a new Aadhaar app featuring enhanced security features including QR-based sharing, offline verification capabilities, and improved biometric controls3. Users are being urged to migrate their data to the new application before the old app is decommissioned4. ...

DPI Brief — May 9, 2026 Today’s DPI Updates (7 Layers) L1: Identity & Authentication UIDAI Biometric Update Reminder: UIDAI urged parents to update children’s Aadhaar biometrics at ages 5 and 15 to prevent authentication problems affecting school admissions. Regular biometric updates ensure seamless digital identity verification for education and government services1. Aadhaar Authentication in Deepfake Scam: Gujarat Police busted an AI deepfake loan scam targeting social media users, arresting 7 individuals. The fraudsters used manipulated photos to obtain loans, with Aadhaar authentication used during the process. This incident highlights the need for stronger safeguards against AI-generated identity fraud2. ...