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Impact of Digital Finance on rural households’ financial behaviour in 2025

Author(s) Yug Kenia, Vedhas Hadke, Samyak Shah, Lokesh Iyangar, Amal Kumar
Country India
Abstract This report assesses the level of digital device penetration, internet connectivity, and the adoption of digital financial services in rural India as of 2025, highlighting both the progress achieved and the challenges that persist. Government surveys, industry reports, and research studies indicate significant growth in smartphone ownership, internet access, and the use of platforms such as Unified Payments Interface (UPI), mobile wallets, Aadhaar Enabled Payment Systems (AEPS), and digital banking. While states like Kerala, Maharashtra, and Punjab demonstrate high penetration rates, regions such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand continue to lag behind. Gender and age disparities remain prominent, influenced by financial constraints, patriarchal norms, and social inhibitions. The report also examines merchant readiness to accept UPI payments, the contribution of government programs like PMGDISHA, BharatNet, and PM SVANidhi in promoting financial inclusion, and the rising popularity of digital wallets, microloans, and AEPS in rural economies. A combination of government initiatives and interventions from the domestic fintech industry has expanded access to digital financial services, yet key barriers such as inadequate infrastructure, low digital literacy, lack of trust, and growing cybercrime incidents continue to hinder integration. The findings underscore the need for targeted, area-specific policies, localized training programs, the adoption of offline payment solutions, and strengthened cybersecurity measures to close the digital divide and foster inclusive economic growth in rural India.
Field Sociology > Banking / Finance
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-08-23
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.53817
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