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by themacguffinman 2141 days ago
> NPCI is a non-government entity

Fair correction. However, correct me if I'm wrong, it still plays the role of a singular national authority blessed by the central bank. I'm skeptical that its non-government status is an important distinction when it appears to be an exclusively Indian institution co-established by the RBI. I don't think Visa's status is quite the same: Visa has actual competitors and operates under many foreign jurisdictions. I'd say the NPCI is as trustworthy and protected as the government institutions that bless it.
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captn3m0 2141 days ago
Yeah, the VISA comparison isn’t apt either. Maybe if VISA had a higher market share.

The RBI initiated process to setup a parallel body to NPCI, but that will take eons in fintech time.

The non-government status is important because the NPCI fought a case (and won) to keep it out of the ambit of the Right yo Information act. It is an opaque institution with a government granted monopoly that is also simultaneously a cartel of sorts.

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