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NPCI Mulling Raising UPI Market Share Limit To Over 40%
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11m ago
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The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is contemplating the possibility of permitting third-party apps operating on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to hold a market share exceeding 40%. The NPCI had originally proposed a 30% cap to curb the dominance of major players. A parliamentary panel has also raised concerns about the overwhelming presence of international fintech apps in the Indian digital payments landscape.
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NPCI eyes a more evenly sliced UPI pie
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is organizing a meeting with the executives of major payment apps to discuss strategies for increasing market share on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This move comes after the recent regulatory crackdown on Paytm Payments Bank, which could benefit market leaders PhonePe and Google Pay even more. Currently, these two platforms dominate over 80% of the UPI market, with Paytm trailing behind with less than 12%. The NPCI has been aiming to limit the market share of these platforms to 30% to promote competition and reduce concentration risks.
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India stumped on how to cut PhonePe and Google dominance in payments | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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1y ago
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India's National Payments Corporation (NPCI) is struggling to enforce rules to limit the market share of PhonePe and Google Pay in the country's UPI payments network. The NPCI wants to restrict individual companies' market share to 30% in the popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, but is facing challenges in achieving this goal. The NPCI has reached out to industry players for ideas, but faces a technical barrier. The dilemma has come to the fore after a parliamentary panel called for support for domestic fintech firms to counter the dominance of PhonePe and Google Pay.
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Sachin Bansal’s Navi Technologies set to launch UPI payments
Economic Times
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2y ago
Medial
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has been inducting newer players on to the UPI platform in hope to balance market share of players within the proposed 30% limit. Despite the recent turbulence in Navi with layoffs etc, this might actually set it apart as a striving business unit. Navi is already profitable.
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UPI market share cap delay likely to keep online payments pie unchanged
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
A proposed market share cap of 30% in the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) segment is unlikely to be implemented, according to industry executives. Newcomers in the UPI space have been informally informed that the limit is unlikely to be enforced, leading them to reassess their growth and investment plans. The leading players in UPI, PhonePe and Google Pay, hold significant market sway, leaving few options for implementing the cap. NPCI and the government have yet to indicate their official stance on the matter. The growth of UPI and the concentration of users among a few platforms are key concerns for regulators.
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Government seeks 5% UPI market share for Bhim by 2028
Economic Times
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5m ago
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The Indian government plans for the NPCI-backed Bhim app to achieve a 5% market share in UPI transactions by 2028, up from its current 0.2% share. Efforts include upgrading Bhim's transaction capacity and revamping its user experience. NPCI has formed a separate entity to enhance Bhim's competitiveness. PhonePe and Google Pay currently dominate with over 85% market share. The government also aims to address security concerns posed by foreign-owned apps.
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UPI transactions near 17 Bn in January
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6m ago
Medial
UPI transactions near 17 Bn in January The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded 16.99 billion transactions worth Rs 23.48 lakh crore in January, reflecting a 39% year-on-year growth in transaction volume and a 28% increase in transaction value. On a monthly basis, UPI saw a 1.55% growth in volume and nearly a 1% rise in value, compared to 16.73 billion transactions worth Rs 23.25 lakh crore in December. According to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the average daily transaction count stood at 548 million. PhonePe currently leads the UPI market with a 47.7% share of transaction volume, followed by Google Pay at 36.7% and Paytm at 6.87%. This market share distribution is unlikely to change soon, as NPCI has extended the compliance timeline for Third-Party App Providers (TPAPs) exceeding the UPI volume cap. The new deadline has been extended by two years, until December 31, 2026. Meanwhile, NPCI has lifted the user onboarding limit for WhatsApp Pay, allowing the platform to offer UPI services to its entire user base across India. Recently, NPCI Chief Dilip Asbe disclosed that approximately 450 million users are currently utilizing UPI, with around 200 million daily active users. He emphasized the need for substantial support from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the government, and the broader financial ecosystem to explore strategies for onboarding an additional 200-300 million users onto the UPI platform.
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UPI Transactions See Marginal Dip To 1,330 Cr In April
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
In April, the transaction volume for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in India reached INR 19.64 Lakh Cr, slightly lower than the previous month's INR 19.78 Lakh Cr. However, it increased by 40% compared to April of the previous year. UPI transactions decreased by 1% MoM to 13.30 Bn in April. On a YoY basis, the transaction count surged 50%. The Indian payment infrastructure has expanded globally, entering markets such as Nepal, France, and New Zealand. Efforts are being made by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to boost UPI adoption through new features and services. The NPCI is also considering lower interchange fees for UPI transactions and revising its decision on the market share cap for payment players.
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UPI transactions surge 8% in December
Entrackr
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7m ago
Medial
UPI transactions surge 8% in December Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded 16.73 billion transactions worth Rs 23.25 lakh crore in December, marking an 8% increase in volume and a 7.88% rise in value compared to November. On a year-on-year basis, this reflects a 39% year-on-year (YoY) growth in volume and a 28% increase in value, according to data released by NPCI (The National Payments Corporation of India). The average daily transaction count for December was 540 million, with a total daily transaction value of Rs 74,990 crore. In November, the daily average transaction count was 516 million, with a daily transaction value of Rs 71,840 crore. This upward trend continued from October 2024, when UPI processed 16.58 billion transactions worth Rs 23.50 lakh crore. PhonePe currently leads the UPI market with nearly 48% share by transaction volume, followed by Google Pay at 37% and Paytm at 7%. The market share is unlikely to change as NPCI has extended the compliance timeline for Third Party App Providers (TPAPs) exceeding the volume cap in UPI. The deadline has been extended by two years, until December 31, 2026. Meanwhile, NPCI has lifted the user onboarding limit for WhatsApp Pay, allowing the platform to extend UPI services to its entire user base across the country. Currently, UPI payments are accepted in seven countries, including Bhutan, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and France. According to media reports, NPCI is working to expand its services to Qatar, Thailand, and the broader Southeast Asian region.
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NPCI pushing new UPI players to offer incentives to expand market share
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is urging new third-party payment apps on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to invest and offer incentives to users. This move is aimed at reducing the concentration of transactions on platforms like PhonePe and Google Pay, which currently hold around 85% market share. The NPCI is in constant communication with the leaders of these new UPI players, discussing the offers they are running. However, small incentives may not be enough to significantly shift market share. The deadline for implementing a 30% cap on UPI transactions is the end of this year, and new UPI apps are seeking clarity on its extension.
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PhonePe captures 50% UPI market share by value in August
Entrackr
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11m ago
Medial
PhonePe has captured over 50% of the market share in UPI transaction volume as of August, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The Walmart-controlled payments firm continues to maintain a strong lead over competitors like Google Pay and Paytm. UPI registered 14.96 billion transactions worth Rs 20,60,735.57 crore in August. Out of this, PhonePe alone recorded 7.23 billion transactions amounting to Rs 10,33,264.34 crore, translating to a 48.36% market share by volume and a 50.14% market share by value. In August, Google Pay recorded 5.59 billion transactions totaling Rs 7,42,223.07 crore, while Paytm processed transactions worth Rs 1,13,672.16 crore. Google Pay held a market share of 37.3% by volume and 36% by value, whereas Paytm captured a market share of 7.21% by volume and 5.51% by value. In July, PhonePe, Google Pay, and Paytm held market shares of 48.3%, 37%, and 7.82% by transaction volume, respectively. While PhonePe and Google Pay saw increases in their transaction numbers, Paytm’s growth slowed down during the last month. Emerging players such as CRED, Navi, and Fampay are capturing market share from the leading firms. For example, CRED processed 147 million transactions, while Navi and Fampay handled 88 million and 57 million transactions, respectively. UPI is nearing 500 million transactions per day, and NPCI Chief Dilip Asbe already predicted that the platform will reach 1 billion transactions daily by 2026-27. Meanwhile, NPCI has raised the upper limit for UPI transactions to Rs 5 lakh for specific types of payments, including tax payments, payments to hospitals and educational institutions, as well as investments in IPOs and RBI retail direct schemes. The high market concentration with the top three players does not augur well for any significant change in the market when it comes to any significant monetization, one would imagine. Especially when two of the top three happen to be foreign owned. That is not what the smaller players, and many other fintechs looking for a more viable use case in the UPI payments ecosystem want. Not to mention the credit card segment which continues to cede ground to UPI. For the fiscal year ending in March 2024 (FY24), NPCI’s revenue from operations spiked to Rs 2,876 crore from Rs 2,065 crore in FY23 while its profit surged to Rs 1,134 crore from Rs 828 crore during the same period.
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