A French content creator, Manika, went viral praising India's ubiquitous UPI QR codes, noting cashless payments at street-food stalls, rickshaws, and small shops. Posting on UPI's 10th anniversary, she said daily micro-transactions are seamlessly integrated nationwide. Launched by NPCI in 2016, UPI grew from 1.78 crore transactions in 2016, 17 to 24,162 crore in 2025, 26, reflecting massive financial inclusion.
