India’s digital payments ecosystem may be on the cusp of another global leap. According to media reports, the Indian government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are in discussions with Ant International to explore linking Alipay+ with India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI). If implemented, the move could allow international users of Alipay+ partner wallets to make payments directly to UPI merchants in India, significantly easing transactions for foreign travellers and businesses.
While officials have not publicly confirmed timelines or final approvals, the talks signal a pragmatic approach by policymakers—balancing India’s push for wider UPI adoption with regulatory caution around fore
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