Japan is demonstrating a keen interest in becoming a part of India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, aiming to strengthen the collaboration between the two countries in the digital payments sector. Japanese Minister Kono Taro has expressed his country's seriousness about joining India's UPI payment system, citing its remarkable success and the potential for mutually beneficial partnerships. The UPI, a real-time payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has revolutionized digital payments in India especially after the pandemic, enabling seamless transactions between different banks and payment service providers. With its simplicity, security, and interoperability, the UPI has gained immense popularity and has witnessed exponential growth in recent years. Recognizing the UPI's remarkable achievements, Japan sees an opportunity to leverage India's expertise in digital payments and expand its own payment infrastructure. By joining the UPI sys

Author-Dr.Aishwarya Nair