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India Developing Business Model for Instant Payments Network
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Why It Matters
Establishing a clear business model is crucial for the continued expansion and technological advancement of India's highly successful instant payment system, which is a cornerstone of its digital economy and financial inclusion efforts.
Key Intelligence
- ■India is actively working to establish a sustainable business model for its instant payments network.
- ■The initiative aims to ensure the long-term viability and growth of the digital payment infrastructure, notably the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
- ■Currently, UPI operates on a low-to-no fee model, prompting the need for a revenue-generating strategy to support ecosystem participants.
- ■The development could involve new charges or incentives to foster innovation and maintain system robustness.