Indian Economy·Policy Reforms

UPI and RTGS Systems — Policy Reforms

Updated 5 Mar 2026
EntryYearDescriptionImpact
Payment and Settlement Systems (Amendment) Act2015Enhanced RBI's regulatory powers over payment systems, introduced provisions for consumer protection, and strengthened penalties for non-compliance with payment system regulations.Provided stronger legal framework for digital payment systems like UPI, enabling better consumer protection and regulatory oversight of emerging fintech solutions.