UPI has significant room for growth, especially in rural areas. Developing offline payment solutions remains a key challenge for the platform. NPCI expects UPI's international footprint to expand further into new markets. Artificial intelligence is increasingly used across NPCI's operations for various functions. The next decade will focus on user and merchant inclusion and technological advancement.

The Rajasthan-based company believes the industry may need to move beyond the zero-MDR model for UPI and consider a nominal transaction-linked fee to fund investments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said UPI is not only a tech story but also a civilisational one. | India News