The Indian government had been pushing for digital payments for a while, and then Covid came along and really pushed this idea forward! With more people using smartphones and having internet access, it was about time for this change to happen. What's amazing is how smoothly both young and old Indians embraced it.
During Covid, there was a big push for digital payments because using cash could spread the virus. With everyone stuck at home, spending slowed down, so people turned to digital transactions. Even after lockdowns ended, people liked how easy digital payments were and stuck with them.
The government also did its part by making digital payments more attractive. They got rid of fees on digital transactions and even gave rewards for using digital methods. Alok Kumar Agarwal Alankit says, "Covid really sped up the switch to digital payments and going cashless. It's impressive to see how well Indians have adapted to the change.