India’s Digital Payment Adaptability Hits 87%, FM Sitharaman Says Nation Ready for Next-Gen Fintech Leap
India has emerged as a global leader in digital payment adoption, with 87% adaptability across urban and rural segments, according to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Speaking at the inauguration of the dhaRti BioNEST Incubation Centre at IIT Dharwad on October 14, 2025, Sitharaman emphasized that the country’s fintech ecosystem is now poised to develop…