UPI data reveals uncomfortable trends

The latest digital spend numbers released by NPCI reveal stress in both consumption and household finances. Will the incongruence with the government’s narrative make this exercise a one-off?

12 August, 20258 min
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UPI data reveals uncomfortable trends

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