Unified Payments Interface

The Unified Payments Interface is a real-time payment system that facilitates inter-bank transactions in India. It enables instant, seamless fund transfers between bank accounts via mobile devices.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now because its founder, Nilekani, has highlighted artificial intelligence as the key driver for its next phase of innovation, focusing on security and personalized services.

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• artificial intelligence will drive the next phase of payment system innovation. Nilekani emphasized AI's role in enhancing transaction security, fraud detection, and personalized financial services
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