UPI Transactions Surge 32 Percent During Diwali Festival

The National Payments Corporation of India reported a 32 percent surge in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction volumes on Diwali, November 8, 2026. Total transactions reached 916.9 million, an increase from the 695.7 million recorded on the same date the previous year. The total value of these transactions rose to Rs 90,029.43 crore, up from Rs 88,350.79 crore year-over-year.

Last-minute festival shopping drove the spike, with activity peaking the day before Diwali. During that peak, volumes hit 975.8 million transactions with a total value of Rs 1,36,118 crore.

Beyond domestic growth, the network continues to expand internationally. The National Payments Corporation of India noted that UPI is now accepted in 11 countries, with Uzbekistan recently joining the network.