India's digital payments system is envy of the world: FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday lauded India's digital payments infrastructure as a global benchmark, describing it as an 'envy of the world'. Her remarks came amid political controversy surrounding the Centre's plan to impose charges on certain UPI transactions.

Sitharaman's comments underscored the government's confidence in the robustness and reach of India's payments ecosystem. The statement reflects the administration's push to highlight digital financial inclusion as a key achievement, even as opposition parties have criticized proposed UPI levies.