NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL) reports tripling of BHIM App transaction volumes

Exam-focused facts from the 26 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Monthly transaction volumes on the BHIM Payments App increased from 79.64 million in June 2025 to 244 million in May 2026.
The platform, developed by NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), processed transactions with a total value of ₹26,952 crore in May 2026.
In Telangana, merchant transactions on the platform in May 2026 were led by groceries at 23.9 per cent, food outlets at 18.1 per cent, and quick commerce at 11.6 per cent.
Lalitha Nataraj serves as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NBSL.
The application supports over 15 regional languages and is optimised for low-connectivity environments to facilitate digital payment adoption in rural and semi-urban areas.