New features bring contactless payments, AI-powered support and enhanced safety controls to UPI
SMS-based service supports UPI payments on select Nokia, Lava, Itel and HMD devices
UPI processed 24,162 crore transactions worth Rs 314 lakh crore in FY2025-26
Apple could begin with tokenised Visa and Mastercard payments as UPI talks continue
Tax Bill may enable MDR above a threshold, but ordinary low-value payments stay free
