UPI Transactions Hit Record ₹27 Trillion in October Amid Festive Surge
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) witnessed a record-breaking month in October, with transactions touching an all-time high of ₹27 trillion . The surge coincided with the festive season, as millions of Indians turned to digital payments for shopping, travel, and gifting. According to NPCI data, UPI processed over 14 billion transactions , reflecting the growing trust and convenience of cashless payments. Experts say the festive spike underscores India’s digital economy momentum, with UPI continuing to dominate everyday transactions — from small retail purchases to big-ticket online sales.