The SIDE (State of India's Digital Economy) 2026 report placed India as the world's 5th most digitalised economy. UPI handles over 50% of global real-time digital payment transactions. India's digital economy is projected to reach USD 1 trillion by 2030, supported by India Stack (Aadhaar + UPI + DigiLocker).
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SIDE 2026: India 5th Most Digitalised Economy; UPI Handles 50%+ of Global Real-Time Payments
Key Points
- The SIDE (State of India's Digital Economy) 2026 report placed India as the world's 5th most digitalised economy
- UPI handles over 50% of global real-time digital payment transactions
- India's digital economy is projected to reach USD 1 trillion by 2030, supported by India Stack (Aadhaar + UPI + DigiLocker)
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• India: 5th most digitalised economy (SIDE 2026) • UPI: 50%+ of global real-time digital payment volume • Digital economy target: USD 1 trillion by 2030
