COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Public sector banks retain leadership with RuPay dominating the debit card network
In 2025, public sector banks continued to lead debit cards in India, with State Bank of India retaining the top position thanks to its extensive branch network and strong foothold across semi-urban and rural regions. RuPay remained the dominant debit card network, supported by its integration with government-backed financial inclusion initiatives, including the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Debit Card Transactions industry in India with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Debit Card Transactions industry in India, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Debit Card Transactions in India report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Debit Card Transactions in India?
- What are the major trends key to understanding Debit Card Transactions in India?
- How has COVID-19, recession and macroeconomic volatility impacted the market?
- How long will the market take to recover? What are the opportunities now?
- How will political context and shifting cultural values shape future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
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Charge Cards in India - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
High-end image
Exclusive positioning drives steady adoption amongst affluent consumers
Digital adoption and security features reinforce premium usage
Gradual expansion amongst high-income segments
Digital and experiential innovations to drive engagement
High-value, curated spending to sustain relevance
American Express strengthens market position via enriched rewards and exclusive experiences
Credit Cards in India - Category analysis
Credit Cards in India - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Further expansion of credit cards
Moderate growth in transaction value driven by higher spend per card
Commercial credit cards continue to gain traction amongst corporate clients
Digital adoption and premiumisation set to drive strong credit card usage in the forecast period
Government initiatives and regulatory measures to influence market dynamics
Tier 2 and 3 city expansion and technology adoption to underpin growth
HDFC leads the market as competition intensifies through technological and lifestyle innovations
Debit Cards in India - Category analysis
Debit Cards in India - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Debit cards remains important, but for specific payment occasions
High penetration and moderating retail spend constrain growth
Changing consumer behaviour impacts debit card usage
Stable card issuance to support base growth
Declining retail transaction volumes and spend per card
Regulatory and infrastructure developments influencing the market
Public sector banks retain leadership with RuPay dominating the debit card network
Pre-Paid Cards in India - Category analysis
Pre-Paid Cards in India - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Younger urban consumers use open loop pre-paid cards for everyday payments
Open loop cards emerging as everyday payment choice
Closed loop cards retain strength in corporate and retail ecosystems
Open loop cards set to capture mass-market momentum
Closed loop cards retain high-value niche relevance
Transaction behaviour and regulatory support to shape growth
Competition and transaction trends support market leadership
Financial Cards and Payments in India - Industry Overview
More segmented use of payment methods
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Evolving financial cards and payments landscape
Electronic transfers dominated by UPI for everyday payments while cards used for intentional high-value transactions
Rising adoption in smaller cities reshapes product demand
Ongoing development of the payments ecosystem
Segmented competitive landscape
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Debit Card Transactions
- Commercial Debit Card Transactions
- Personal Debit Card Transactions
Debit Card Transactions
Debit cards merge the functionality of both an ATM card and direct payment from a bank account (a check substitute in some markets). A debit card allows the cardholder to receive cash and monitor account activity at an ATM machine, as well as pay for goods and services via a point-of-sale terminal. A debit card payment transaction involves the automatic withdrawal of funds from the cardholder’s demand deposit bank account (checking or giro). Since the funds are removed from a bank account, no interest is charged on payments. Payments are tracked based on the country of residence / account issuance and include outbound spend while excluding inbound spend.
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