New Delhi, March 27 -- A date that proved shocking for many a million in a country where "Digital India" is more than just a campaign and UPI transactions are the backbone of daily commerce has to be March 26, 2025. This date not only reminded the country people of the core reality but also created chaos among millions of users by a nationwide blackout of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), who were suddenly found helpless to pay for groceries, cab rides, metro travel, and even emergency services.

Which was earlier hailed as the greatest fintech revolution in India now suddenly appeared fragile, and users' queries revolved around whether they had become too dependent on digital payments.

After 7 PM, responses to UPI ranted up to the o...