<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">NPCI's new mandates to speed up UPI payments began on June 16.Banks and PSPs must respond to UPI APIs within 10-15 seconds.Response time reduced for various UPI transactions like 'request pay' and 'transaction status' APIs.The changes aim to enhance customer experience and streamline UPI payments.Banks and PSPs must make necessary system adjustments to meet new response time requirements.NPCI emphasizes that technical decline thresholds should not be negatively affected by the changes.Recent guidelines include limiting balance inquiries to 50 times a day to improve UPI system efficiency.Report about potential MDR on digital payments above INR 3,000 was denied by finance ministry.UPI transactions grew to a record 18.68 billion in May, with transaction value also rising.NPCI's efforts aim to enhance UPI speed and efficiency amidst rising transaction volumes.The news indicates a positive trend in UPI adoption and transaction values.NPCI is focused on improving UPI service quality and system performance.The circular provides guidelines for banks and PSPs to adhere to the new response time limits.Changes are aimed at maximizing efficiency and user experience in UPI transactions.Efforts to streamline UPI operations come amid a surge in UPI transaction volumes and values.