Title: A STUDY OF DIGITAL PAYMENTS AS DRIVERS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH
Author: Shivani Ram More
Abstract:

Digital payments are increasingly central to modern economies, transforming how consumers and businesses transact. This paper examines the role of digital payments in promoting economic growth, using secondary data from cross-country studies, country-specific analyses, and macroeconomic evidence. We identify key transmission channels — financial inclusion, consumption, formalization, and productivity — and analyze empirical findings to understand both the magnitude and mechanisms of impact. We also discuss policy implications and risks.

Keywords: Digital payments, Economic growth, financial inclusion, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Mobile money, M-Pesa, Digital financial services, electronic payment systems, Informal economy, financial intermediation, Digital infrastructure, Payment innovation, Cashless economy, Fintech, GDP growth, Blockchain payments, E-commerce, Digital divide, Mobile banking, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.38193/IJRCMS.2026.SP8120
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Date of Publication: 20-01-2026
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Published Vol & Issue: Volume 8 Issue 1 January 2026