Millions of users across India faced disruptions today as UPI and PhonePe experienced a significant outage, preventing digital transactions for several hours. The unexpected downtime affected consumers and businesses alike, especially during peak hours, causing widespread inconvenience.
PhonePe, one of India’s most popular UPI-based payment apps, acknowledged the issue on social media, assuring users that they were working to restore services. While the exact cause of the outage remains unclear, initial reports suggest it was due to server-side technical glitches.
Although PhonePe’s services have been partially restored, many users continue to experience delays and transaction failures. The disruption has highlighted the country’s increasing dependence on digital payments, particularly on UPI platforms, which handle millions of transactions daily.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which oversees UPI operations, is closely monitoring the situation to ensure future stability. As digital transactions become the backbone of India’s financial ecosystem, this incident underscores the need for a more resilient payment infrastructure to handle growing demand.
For now, users are advised to stay updated via official channels and explore alternative payment options until UPI services are fully functional again.
