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UPI Transactions Soar: Cross 800 Million Daily in September, Value Nears Rs 30 Lakh Crore
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News18•01-10-2026, 12:38
UPI Transactions Soar: Cross 800 Million Daily in September, Value Nears Rs 30 Lakh Crore
- •India's UPI processed over 800 million transactions daily for the first time in September, a significant milestone.
- •Total UPI transactions reached 24.07 billion, valued at Rs 29.37 lakh crore in September.
- •Despite slightly lower monthly figures than August due to fewer days, daily transaction frequency and value remain high.
- •Anand Kumar Bajaj of PayNearby highlights the deep embedding of digital payments in everyday life, extending to smaller towns and rural communities.
- •The upcoming festive season is expected to further boost digital payment adoption across retail, travel, and household spending.
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In September, UPI processed 24.07 billion transactions with a total value of Rs 29.37 lakh crore.
UPI handled an average of approximately 802 million transactions per day in September, amounting to nearly Rs 97,913 crore in daily transaction value.
The upcoming festive season is expected to drive millions of additional transactions through higher retail, travel, gifting, and household spending.
