Archive · 25 Jan 2026
RBI made UPI a public good: NRN
NR Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys, said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made UPI (Unified Payments Interface) a public good.
This means it is now less expensive and easier for people to use.
He said this is important because it helps regular people trust the system.
Murthy also talked about how leaders should act with strong values and compassion.
He believes that making technology like UPI available to everyone at a low cost helps prevent monopolies and encourages new ideas.
He told future leaders to live simply and support entrepreneurship to help society move forward.
RBI made UPI a public good by making it less expensive and accessible.
NR Narayana Murthy praised RBI's role in earning the trust of the common man.
Murthy emphasized the importance of leaders acting with strong values and compassion.
He discussed the need for making technology a public code to prevent monopolies and encourage innovation.
Murthy advised future leaders to live simply and support entrepreneurship.
- Who
- NR Narayana Murthy, Founder of Infosys
- What
- RBI made UPI a public good by making it less expensive and accessible
- When
- During an event in Bengaluru
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- To earn the trust of the common man and promote innovation
- Organization
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Person
- NR Narayana Murthy
- Event Location
- Bengaluru
- Key Message
- UPI made less expensive and accessible
- Institution
- Infosys
- Discussion Topic
- Digital payments transformation
- Key Principle
- Compassionate capitalism