NPCI Paving the Way for UPI in Secondary Markets
- Peter Johnson
- Jan 6, 2024
- 2 min read

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is ready to make history with their upcoming unveiling of the UPI (Unified Payments Interface), a breakthrough development specifically created to make financial transactions within the secondary market more efficient. Set to be launched come January'24, this new initiative is sure to revolutionize how investors access the equity cash segment, drastically streamlining the trading process.
The UPI system will be gradually released in the secondary market with a 'beta phase' for a chosen group of users. This calculates introduction will put a focus on making sure early adopters have a smooth experience. NPCI have taken the decision to refine the system prior to its wider application, with the equity cash segment taking the lead in the roll out.
NPCI has formed critical collaborations throughout the financial arena, joining together clearing corporations, stock exchanges, depositories, banks, and cutting-edge FinTech entities like Groww in pursuit of this innovative project. This comprehensive strategy has included collaboration with all involved in the financial world. To support the beta launch, Groww, BHIM, and YES PAY NEXT have been instrumental, with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, HSBC, and Yes Bank acting as sponsor banks for clearing businesses and exchanges.
Moreover, Zerodha, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, Paytm, and PhonePe, who are among the stakeholders, are in the certification stage, preparing to take part in the beta launch, thereby broadening the range and significance of the initiative.
This effort involving multiple parties emphasizes an all-encompassing approach, involving everyone involved in the financial sector.
During the trial phase of UPI in the secondary market, investors receive the option to reserve money in their bank accounts. This mechanism enables them to begin transactions without their funds being immediately taken away, creating a more judicious and informed investment environment. Since the trade is only finalized by the Clearing Corporations once the necessary funds are present, it brings an additional layer of safety and supervision.
The debut of UPI from NPCI is a brave stride towards modernizing and transforming financial transactions in the equity cash section. There has been a vigorous partnership with industry partners and a meticulous beta phase organized to guarantee a safe and effortless venture for investors.
With trial runs beginning, the fiscal sector waits in anticipation for the transformation that this cutting-edge service will bring to the secondary market. It's expected that this change may lead to an efficient, protected, and accessible trading atmosphere.
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