Festive spending drives record UPI transactions in October
Festive spending pushed UPI transactions to a record 25.47 billion in October, up 23% year-on-year, while transaction value rose 16% to a record ₹31.53 lakh crore, according to NPCI data. Average daily transaction value crossed ₹1 lakh crore for the first time, driven by festive shopping, dining and online sales.
- ✓Festive spending pushed UPI transactions to a record 25.47 billion in October, up 23% year-on-year, while transaction value rose 16% to a record ₹31.53 lakh crore, according to NPCI data.
- ✓Average daily transaction value crossed ₹1 lakh crore for the first time, driven by festive shopping, dining and online sales.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under technology public notices.
Festive spending pushed UPI transactions to a record 25.47 billion in October, up 23% year-on-year, while transaction value rose 16% to a record ₹31.53 lakh crore, according to NPCI data. Average daily transaction value crossed ₹1 lakh crore for the first time, driven by festive shopping, dining and online sales.
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| Issuing Authority | ET Tech & Digital India |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | TECHNOLOGY |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 1 November 2026 |