RBI extends payment infrastructure scheme
India Business News: MUMBAI: The RBI has extended its Payment Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme until December 31, 2025 and has expanded its scope.
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India Business News: MUMBAI: The RBI has extended its Payment Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme until December 31, 2025 and has expanded its scope.
The Payment Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) is a fund set up by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in consultation with major authorised card networks, to facilitate the development of payment acceptance infrastructure in tier-3 to tier-6 cities and the north-eastern states of India.
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He added that this will be aimed at providing additional convenience to users and enhancing the scope of digital payments.