Five years on from start of the pandemic, one of the big economic legacies in India is the adoption of digital payments, driven by mobile apps and the Unified Payments Interface. This increased digitalisation broadens the tax base, expands lending opportunities, and boosts productivity. There is scope for further growth, though a general preference for cash and unequal access for women are two key barriers to further digitalisation.
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