UPI Transactions Increase Significantly During Diwali Festival Period
Digital payments via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) saw significant growth during the Diwali festival period. On November 6, coinciding with Dhanteras, UPI transactions reached Rs 1.37 lakh crore, the second-highest daily value recorded. Transaction volumes peaked at 975.8 million on November 7. Over the four-day Diwali weekend, UPI transactions rose 28-32% year-on-year, with volumes exceeding 3.75 billion and values nearing Rs 5 lakh crore. UPI's expanding usage includes acceptance in 11 countries, reflecting its growing role in India's digital payments landscape.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: news18, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 10 Nov, 12:43 am. Other outlets followed.
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