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UPI rush: Digital payments hit lifetime high of Rs 27.3 lakh crore in October; India logs 20.7 billion transactions in 1 month – The Times of India

November 3, 2025 0

Riding on the festive shopping wave, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions soared to an all-time high of Rs 27.28 lakh crore in October, clocking 20.7 billion transactions, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), reported PTI.This marks a 9.5% month-on-month rise in transaction value from Rs 24.9 lakh crore in September and a 16% jump year-on-year …

Dhanteras shopping: High price tags didn’t dim gold’s shine – Here’s what drew in consumers – The Times of India

October 19, 2025 0

High gold and silver prices had little effect on festive shopping this Dhanteras, with sales matching last year’s volumes and rising by more than 25% in value.Shoppers across the country flocked to stores to buy coins and lightweight jewellery, driven by hopes that prices will keep climbing.Industry executives said gold and silver coins were the top choice for many buyers …