Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:31pm on 02 Feb 2024,Friday India Global
France opens its doors to Indian tourists, allowing UPI payments via NPCI International Payments Limited and Lyra. Eiffel Tower leads the way as the first merchant in France to accept UPI transactions. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the milestone during his visit to France, emphasizing the global impact of India's digital advancements. CEO of NIPL, Ritesh Shukla, expressed ambitions for an interoperable global payment system through strategic partnerships. The move aligns with last year's initiative allowing NRIs from 10 countries, including the UK and the US, to use UPI for cross-border transactions.
