Graduation Year
2024
Date of Submission
12-2023
Document Type
Campus Only Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Economics
Reader 1
Nishant Dass
Rights Information
@2023 Bhaavika Guptha
Abstract
This thesis presents an analysis of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic induced-lockdowns on the acceleration of digitalization within the Indian economy, with a specific focus on adoption of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as a substitute for traditional payment systems. The research aims to evaluate the extent to which the lockdowns acted as a significant catalyst causing a permanent shift towards digital transactions, replacing traditional transaction methods and paving the way for a cashless economy. Through an in-depth examination of the payment landscape prior to, during, and post the pandemic-induced lockdowns, the study explores whether the adoption and integration of the UPI system emerged as a preferred alternative to cash-based, paper-based, Point of Sale, and electronic-based transactions. The findings of this thesis offer valuable insights into the pandemic’s transformative effect on the digitalization of payment systems in India, highlighting potential policy implications and providing predictive insights into future trends in digitalization and financial inclusion within the Indian economy.
Recommended Citation
Guptha, Bhaavika, "Digitalization of Indian Economy: Evaluating UPI's Rise as a Post-Pandemic Substitute for Traditional Transaction Methods" (2024). CMC Senior Theses. 3434.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/3434
This thesis is restricted to the Claremont Colleges current faculty, students, and staff.
