DPI Deep Dive — Saturday | March 28, 2026

DPI Deep Dive — Saturday | March 28, 2026 Focus Layer: L6 Governance & Grievance (DARPG, CPGRAMS, eOffice) Coverage Period: March 22-28, 2026 Executive Summary This week’s L6 Governance & Grievance layer shows continued momentum in digital grievance redressal and e-governance. CPGRAMS resolved 8,944-12,758 grievances daily across ministries and states, while eOffice adoption reached 93.78% e-file usage across central government. The integration of CPGRAMS with 5 lakh Common Service Centres is expanding digital grievance access to rural India, with 11,761 grievances registered through CSCs in February 2026. ...

March 28, 2026 · 4 min · 770 words

DPI Brief — March 28, 2026

DPI Brief — March 28, 2026 Today’s DPI Updates (7 Layers) L1: Identity & Authentication No major updates recorded in the last 24 hours. L2: Payments & Financial Rails UPI Transaction volumes remain robust: NPCI data shows UPI processed ₹27.28 lakh crore in October 2025 with 20.7 billion transactions. Currently, more than 20 billion transactions are processed monthly, with growth slowing to 25% in FY26 from 42% previously. International UPI transactions nearly doubled to approximately 1.48 million in FY26, up from 0.75 million. 1 ...

March 28, 2026 · 3 min · 505 words

DPI Deep Dive — Friday | March 27, 2026

DPI Deep Dive — Friday | March 27, 2026 Focus Layer: L5 Sectoral Infrastructure (ABHA, AgriStack, eCourts) Coverage Period: March 20-27, 2026 Executive Summary This week’s L5 Sectoral Infrastructure layer centers on India’s digital agriculture initiatives, with the India-Australia Joint Centre of Excellence for AI in agriculture grabbing headlines alongside domestic capacity-building programs. ICAR launched a pilot Digital Agriculture Extension Promoter course in Tamil Nadu, while the Centre reviewed preparations for the nationwide Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. The convergence of AI-powered agricultural solutions with existing farmer registry systems signals a maturation of India’s AgriStack vision, though implementation challenges at the last mile remain evident. ...

March 27, 2026 · 5 min · 1039 words

DPI Brief — March 27, 2026

DPI Brief — March 27, 2026 Today’s DPI Updates (7 Layers) L1: Identity & Authentication No significant updates reported in the last 24 hours. L2: Payments & Financial Rails Revolut to Base 40% of Global Workforce in India by 2026: European fintech major Revolut announced plans to have approximately 40% of its global workforce based in India by the end of 2026, as it expands its India Global Capability Centre (GCC). The company committed £500 million (~$670 million) to its India business and GCC over five years in 2025, and will fill 1,600 roles in its India centre through 2026, taking its headcount in the country to 5,500 by year-end. India’s CEO Paroma Chatterjee noted that about a third of Revolut’s processes are now run from India, including routine transaction monitoring and AI-based alerts. Notably, innovations developed in India, such as video-based KYC systems, are being deployed across global markets to improve onboarding and operational efficiency. 1 ...

March 27, 2026 · 3 min · 516 words

DPI Deep Dive — Thursday | March 26, 2026

DPI Deep Dive — Thursday | March 26, 2026 Focus Layer: L4 Commerce & Logistics (ONDC, GeM) Coverage Period: March 19-26, 2026 Executive Summary This week’s L4 Commerce & Logistics layer sees the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) hitting a major milestone—crossing 200 million transactions with the last 100 million coming in just six months. The network has expanded to over 616 cities with more than 7.64 lakh sellers. Meanwhile, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) continues its steady operations as the primary procurement platform for government agencies. The convergence of open commerce protocols with traditional government procurement marks an important week for India’s digital trade infrastructure. ...

March 26, 2026 · 5 min · 904 words

DPI Brief — March 26, 2026

DPI Brief — March 26, 2026 Today’s DPI Updates (7 Layers) L1: Identity & Authentication UIDAI Updates Aadhaar Enrollment Documentation: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has updated its FAQ documentation for Aadhaar enrollment and updates. The latest updates clarify address proof requirements for residents with multiple addresses (present and native), addressing common enrollment queries. UIDAI’s website shows recent content reviewed as of March 20, 2026. 1 L2: Payments & Financial Rails No significant updates reported in the last 24 hours. ...

March 26, 2026 · 3 min · 467 words

DPI Deep Dive — Wednesday | March 25, 2026

DPI Deep Dive — Wednesday | March 25, 2026 Focus Layer: L3 Documents & Data Exchange (DigiLocker, API Setu, eSign) Coverage Period: March 18-25, 2026 Executive Summary This week’s L3 developments center on the deepening integration of DigiLocker with the broader DPI ecosystem through API Setu, enhanced eSign capabilities, and growing institutional acceptance of digital documents. The convergence of consent-based data sharing with real-time verification APIs is transforming how Indians authenticate and share documents—from financial services to government schemes. With over 100 crore documents stored and API integrations expanding across sectors, L3 is becoming the connective tissue enabling cross-layer DPI interoperability. ...

March 25, 2026 · 5 min · 993 words

DPI Brief — March 25, 2026

DPI Brief — March 25, 2026 Today’s DPI Updates (7 Layers) L1: Identity & Authentication Aadhaar at 1.44 Billion, eKYC Drives Financial Inclusion: India’s Aadhaar system continues to power digital identity at scale, with over 1.44 billion numbers generated. The eKYC ecosystem has transformed banking, with major public and private sector banks reporting significant reduction in onboarding costs and time. UIDAI continues to enhance security features, including biometric updates and OTP-based authentication for high-value transactions. 1 ...

March 25, 2026 · 3 min · 628 words

DPI Brief — March 23, 2026

DPI Brief — March 23, 2026 Today’s DPI Updates (7 Layers) L1: Identity & Authentication Aadhaar Coverage Reaches 1.44 Billion: India’s Aadhaar identification system has achieved near-universal coverage with over 1.44 billion numbers generated as of March 2026, effectively covering the entire population. This foundational DPI layer continues to power authentication across banking, government services, and digital payments. The scale enables seamless eKYC processes that have transformed financial inclusion and service delivery across India. 1 ...

March 23, 2026 · 3 min · 598 words

DPI Deep Dive — Sunday | March 22, 2026

DPI Deep Dive — Sunday | March 22, 2026 Focus Layer: L7 Security, Privacy & Trust (CERT-In, DPDP, TRAI) Coverage Period: March 15-22, 2026 Executive Summary This week’s L7 Security, Privacy & Trust developments highlight India’s evolving approach to digital governance. The most significant story is the upcoming Supreme Court hearing on March 23, where transparency activists and journalists will challenge the government’s new privacy law, arguing it threatens journalistic freedom and access to information. Meanwhile, India’s participation in the US-led Pax Silica initiative signals stronger Indo-US technology cooperation for secure supply chains. Globally, cybersecurity threats continue to escalate with active exploitation of endpoint management vulnerabilities. ...

March 22, 2026 · 5 min · 1036 words