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Indian consumer shifting to digital financial services: Rajiv Kumar
11-May-2021

India is seeing an increasing digitization of financial services, with consumers shifting from cash to cards, wallets, apps, and UPI, Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar said on Monday. While releasing a report -- Connected Commerce: Creating a Roadmap for a Digitally Inclusive Bharat -- prepared jointly by Niti Aayog and Mastercard , Kumar said this report looks at some key sectors and areas that need digital disruptions to bring financial services to everyone. "Technology has been transformational, providing greater and easier access to financial services. India is seeing an increasing digitization of financial services, with consumers shifting from cash to cards, wallets, apps, and UPI," he said. The report recommended that there is a need to strengthen the payment infrastructure to promote a level-playing field for NBFCs and banks.

News Source:- https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-consumer-shifting-to-digital-financial-services-rajiv-kumar-121051001122_1.html