·         Always check before you pay: Before making any payment, check the name that appears on the screen. Make sure it is the person or business you want to pay. Taking a few seconds to confirm can help avoid mistakes.

·         Use only trusted payment Apps and websites: Make payments only through official and well-known Apps or websites. Do not download Apps or click on links sent by people you do not know or trust.

·         Do not share your PIN or OTP with anyone: Your UPI PIN, OTP, or bank details are private and confidential. Never share them with anyone, even if they say they are from a bank or police or any government office.

·         Do not rush into any payment: If someone asks you to make a payment quickly or share your details urgently, take a moment. You can always say you will check and call back. It is okay to take your time.

·         Keep payment alerts on and check them often: Turn on SMS and App notifications for your payments. Read each alert carefully. If something looks wrong, contact your bank or payment App immediately.

By adopting a few mindful habits, every user can ensure they take charge of their digital safety. With awareness and responsible use, digital payments can continue to be a trusted and empowering part of daily life. Report suspicious number to the national cybercrime helpline by dialing 1930 or the Department of Telecommunication (https://sancharsaathi.gov.in/sfc/). Save messages, take screenshots and document interactions. This can help authorities if you need to file a report.

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Bengaluru, June 20, 2025: IndusInd Bank announced that it has received the Digital Payments Award 2023-24 from the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance – Government of India. The Bank earned this recognition by securing third position among private sector banks for delivering outstanding performance in digital payments during the financial year 2023–24. The award ceremony, which took place on June 18, 2025, at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, was graced by the Union Minister of Finance Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman as the Chief Guest, and Shri Pankaj Choudhary, Minister of State for Finance as the Guest of Honour, among other dignitaries.

This award stands as a testament to IndusInd Bank’s unwavering commitment towards advancing its digital capabilities and delivering a secure, scalable and innovative digital payment solutions that empower millions across the country. As per the official scorecard released by the Department of Financial Services, the Bank achieved 120% of its digital transaction target in FY23-24 – highest among all private sector banks in India. The award was presented to IndusInd Bank – Mr. Ritesh Raj Saxena, Head of Direct Banking and Mr. Dev Ratan Suri, Head – SDG (Payments, Cards and Govt Business) by Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services and Dr. Abhijit Phukon, Economic Advisor, DFS, at the Digital Payments Award ceremony.

Speaking on this achievement, Mr. Soumitra Sen – Head of Consumer Banking & Marketing, IndusInd Bank, said, “We are honoured and grateful to the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, for conferring us with this award and recognizing IndusInd Bank’s efforts in driving digital adoption across the country. This recognition reinforces our resolve to continuously innovate and offer our customers intuitive, secure, and personalised banking experiences through our differentiated platforms, such as INDIE. We remain committed to supporting India’s digital journey and making banking accessible and effortless for every segment of society.”

IndusInd Bank, under its Digital 2.0 strategy, continues to deliver seamless, inclusive, and innovation-led financial experiences. Our flagship app, INDIE, highly rated financial app on the App Store is redefining retail banking with 1.6 million active users. The bank’s digital credit platform processed 1.2 million applications monthly through fully digital journeys. With an overall digital transaction mix at 93% (as of March 31, 2025), IndusInd Bank remains at the forefront of India’s digital payments space.

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Bengaluru, June 17, 2025: NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd. (NBBL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has launched an impactful campaign to build trust and drive awareness among customers and billers for its bill payments platform, Bharat Connect. Conceptualised by DDB Mudra Group, the evocative campaign, “Aap Humein Jaante Nahi, Par Maante Hain” (You May Not Know Us, But You Trust Us), focuses on Bharat Connect’s seamless integration into everyday life, empowering bill payments and financial transactions for consumers with unparalleled ease, security, and accessibility. Bharat Connect serves as a unified platform enabling seamless payments for both recurring and one-time bill payments.

Bharat Connect operates as a robust, interoperable platform, seamlessly managing both recurring and non-recurring payments, from utility bills, credit card bills, insurance premiums to loan EMIs and more. Its comprehensive infrastructure weaves through partner platforms, including fintech apps, bank applications, websites and assisted channels, creating a ubiquitous ecosystem for secure and accessible payments across diverse categories.

The nationwide campaign, which unfolds through relatable slice of life situations, will be released in eleven languages to connect with consumers on a personal level. Featuring popular faces including Puneet Issar, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Sharib Hashmi, Chandan Roy and Gopal Datt the campaign authentically illustrates the trust millions place in Bharat Connect daily, even if the platform operates behind the scenes. This 360-degree campaign will be rolled out across television, digital platforms, print, radio and out-of-home media.

Speaking about this campaign, Noopur Chaturvedi, MD & CEO, NBBL, said, “Bharat Connect stands as a trusted and inclusive digital infrastructure for bill payments that touches the lives of millions every single day. With this campaign, we aim to make our purpose visible and assure every Indian of ease, safety, and reliability when managing their essential payments. Through relatable instances in this campaign, we aim to reaffirm Bharat Connect’s role in enabling India’s digital future.”

“The insight driving this campaign stemmed from a simple truth: while Bharat Connect powers millions of daily bill payments, its name remains unfamiliar to most. This gap between utility and awareness became the foundation of our narrative — highlighting how a trusted service can be deeply embedded in people’s lives, yet remain invisible” said Gagandeep Bindra & Rahul Arcot, Group Creative Directors, DDB Mudra Group.

Through this integrated campaign, Bharat Connect establishes its commitment to reliability, ease of use, and inclusion across India’s digital payments landscape. By establishing essential awareness for the bill payment platform, Bharat Connect aims to empower households and individuals relying on it for bill payments and financial transactions throughout their daily routines.

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The two-day IDS 2025 is being organized by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, and is supported by Digital India, Skill India and Make in India.

Elaborating on the phenomenal potential of UPI he said, “UPI has become the foundational infrastructure layer leveraged by all players, whether fintech startups in financial services or other industries. The journey of UPI transforming into this infrastructure layer over the last 8–10 years has been remarkable. The unwavering support from the RBI and the government has been crucial in driving continuous innovation. This support has only grown stronger, encouraging efforts to scale UPI further.”

Speaking on the growth of Rupay Mr. Asbe said, “The RuPay card network is growing rapidly and has the potential to become one of the largest in India. Currently, RuPay holds about 16-17% of the credit card market share, and with increasing momentum, we aim to make it an equal player within the next couple of years.”

“On the topic of security, while fraud and hacking can’t be entirely eliminated, much progress has been made. The RBI has a dedicated cyber security division, and institutions like NCIIPC and CERT-IN under MeitY are working to secure critical infrastructure. However, continued investments in skills, tools, and processes are mandatory to tackle the growing challenges,” he added.

IDS is being Powered by NPCI. Amazon.in and MPL are Platinum partners. Among Gold Partners are PhonePe; Australia Trade and Investment Commission; IDA Ireland; Paytm ads, Jagran New Media and Exotel. Route Mobile is the Cloud Communications Partner. Silver Partners include AWS, ShareChat, Shiprocket; Times Internet, and TV9 Network.

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Axis Bank has strategically focused on partnering with onboarding not only large fintech giants who were early entrants in the UPI space, but also joining hands with new entrants in this space. The objective of these tie-ups is to capture the captive base of these new entrants and offer them UPI solutions directly on their apps. This strategic move of partnering with organisations Fintechs who target specific customer segment and ones who bring value proposition to a varied customer base have been instrumental in this achievement.

Coupled with a robust IT infrastructure encompassing both on-premise and cloud-based systems, this approach has propelled the Bank’s growth in the UPI ecosystem. Axis Bank collaborates with 15 prominent Third-Party Application Providers (TPAPs), including Google Pay, PhonePe, WhatsApp, Paytm, Amazon, Samsung Pay, Navi and Cred. Additionally, the UPI functionality is available through Axis Mobile “Open,” BHIM Axis Pay, and Freecharge, a subsidiary of the Bank.

Sanjeev Moghe, President & Head – Cards & Payments, Axis Bank, commented on this achievement, saying, “We are immensely proud to have reached this significant milestone in our journey within the UPI ecosystem. This leadership position reflects Axis Bank’s commitment to building lasting partnerships with fintech leaders while welcoming new entrants into the space. This accomplishment is the result of the hard work and dedication of our teams and the trust of our customers and partners. We will continue leveraging advanced technology and strategic collaborations to deliver and co-create secure, reliable, and scalable modes of payments.”

Axis Bank is committed to enhancing its leadership in the UPI space through ongoing collaboration with the ecosystem, focusing on innovative products like UPI Lite, UPI AutoPay, and Merchant Plug-in for merchant payments. The Bank aims to introduce new UPI-based offerings that elevate the payment experience and cater to emerging needs of customers across India.

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