India's National Payments Corporation (NPCI) is developing regulations for AI agent-driven UPI payments. In August, UPI processed 24.51 billion transactions worth 29.8 trillion rupees (approximately $314.21 billion). The information comes from a report by Tech in Asia.

Coinbase announced INR direct deposit/withdrawal via IMPS from June 1, 2026, bypassing intermediaries. The move targets India's $3 billion market with spot, perpetual futures, and institutional-grade tools.