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India’s payments system is ten. It must start paying for itself

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The QR code is the visual signature of Unified Payments Interface, or UPI, a platform that celebrated its tenth birthday on August 25th and which has revolutionised how money moves in India.
Published on Aug 31, 2026 03:31 pm IST

French woman surprised by India’s digital payment culture. Video

A French traveller shared how India’s widespread QR payments had surprised her during everyday transactions.
Published on Aug 25, 2026 04:41 pm IST

Foreigner shares why India’s payment system feels years ahead of most countrie

A foreigner said India’s QR-based payment system surprised her as she barely needed cash while travelling.
Published on Jun 17, 2026 12:00 am IST

QR-coded IDs to pave way for legal hawking across city

Mumbai:::::05 October 2011:::::News::::: Footpath enroached by hawkers outside Dadar Station West - HT Photo by Kalpak Pathak (Hindustan Times)
Published on Jun 02, 2026 04:56 am IST

BMC begins issuing hawker licences with QR codes

Mumbai, India - Feb. 6, 2025: Hawkers at Colaba Causway, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, February 6, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on May 15, 2026 06:28 am IST