BHIM transactions triple to 244M monthly; groceries lead Telangana merchant spend at 23.9%

BHIM app monthly transactions surged from 79.64M in June 2025 to 244M by May 2026, processing Rs 26,952 cr. Telangana merchant data shows groceries (23.9%), food outlets (18.1%) and quick commerce (11.6%) as top categories, signalling deepening UPI penetration in everyday retail.

— Filed Wed, 24 Jun, 2026, 16:17 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

BHIM app monthly transactions tripled to 244M in May 2026 from 79.64M in June 2025, processing Rs 26,952 cr. In Telangana, groceries (23.9%), food outlets (18.1%) and quick commerce (11.6%) led merchant spend.

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