Fintechs flag NPCI default app threat to competition | TheBriefWire
Fintechs flag NPCI default app threat to competition
Published 23 July 2026 ยท india
Synopsis Seven Indian fintech firms have written to NPCI regarding its UPI Meta protocol. They argue the proposed framework risks locking customers into a single
Synopsis Seven Indian fintech firms have written to NPCI regarding its UPI Meta protocol. They argue the proposed framework risks locking customers into a single default payment app.
This change could adversely impact competition and innovation within the digital payments ecosystem. The companies request broader consultation before NPCI proceeds with the framework. They
believe the current UPI checkout flow does not require such a significant alteration.