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The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced new regulations for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, set to take effect from February 1, 2025. As per the latest guidelines, UPI IDs containing special characters such as #, @, $, or * will no longer be valid. This move is aimed at enhancing the security and compliance of the UPI ecosystem.

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continues to solidify its dominance in India’s financial landscape, achieving a record 15,547 crore transactions worth ₹223 lakh crore between January and November 2024, according to the Finance Ministry.

India is set to delay the imposition of market share caps on Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions, providing relief to digital payment giants like PhonePe and Google Pay. The decision, made by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), aims to prioritize growth while addressing concerns about market concentration.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a significant initiative that will revolutionize banking transactions by enabling cash deposits through the popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This announcement was made during the first bi-monthly monetary policy of the current financial year by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services made their debut in Sri Lanka and Mauritius on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the digital financial landscape of the region. The virtual inauguration ceremony witnessed the participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

In a remarkable display of technological innovation, a video has surfaced on social media showcasing a revolutionary UPI ATM (Unified Payments Interface) that enables cardless cash withdrawals. UPI has rapidly become the preferred method for instant money transfers via mobile devices in India, and this cutting-edge UPI ATM is poised to reshape the way people access their funds

Foreign delegates attending India's G20 summit have praised the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) technology, highlighting its convenience and inclusion. The Indian government offered practical UPI demonstrations to approximately 1,000 delegates as part of its Digital India initiative, emphasizing the country's digital public goods.