<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Conversational payments through AI and offline functionality are being developed to enhance India's digital financial ecosystem.India leads in real-time digital payments globally with 48.5% share and over 35 Cr users on the UPI system.Conversational payments enable users to interact with AI for transactions via natural language communication.Offline functionality allows digital transactions in areas with limited connectivity.Finance minister urges fintech startups to explore opportunities in rural India for expansion.Fintech firms encouraged to offer services in regional languages and voice-based options for wider adoption.India's fintech revolution is influencing the global market, with UPI now accepted in seven other countries.India's fintech market set to exceed $400 Bn by 2028-29, achieving 80% financial inclusion rate in just six years.NPCI introduced new mandates to expedite UPI payment processing response time to 10 seconds for specific transactions.In April, UPI transactions hit a record high of 18.68 Bn, showcasing continued growth in the digital payment landscape.