LAVA INTRODUCES UPI PAYMENTS ON FEATURE PHONES WITH PHONEPE

Lava International Limited, India's leading homegrown phone manufacturer, announced the integration of the PhonePe application powered by UPI payment capabilities across its feature phone portfolio. Democratizing technological solutions for enhanced user experience, the UPI facility is built on the National Payments Corporation of India’s (NPCI) 123PAY technology that works without data connection. With UPI technology, users can experience the convenience of making seamless digital transactions, checking account balances on the go and transferring money in minutes to their close ones.

The PhonePe application will be launched with Lava A7 Torch (2026) and Lava A2 Smart, both under the 2000 price category. It will also be integrated into other feature phone portfolio across series. The initiative is aimed at bridging the digital gap through technological innovations bringing digital inclusion across consumer segments.

Commenting on the integration, Sumit Singh, Lava International Limited, said, ““India has over 250 million feature phone users, which makes it a very big market. Catering to this audience with technological innovations that enhance their living standards, bridges the digital divide by massifying benefits of technology and empowering users with a new age modern experiences has been an integral part of our feature phone roadmap. We have been consistently investing in AI and concepts that democratize technological innovations and enable a wider section of society to experience its benefits. This is the feature phone of the new India and I am certain this feature will be well accepted, and we shall continue with our vision to empower Lava users across product portfolio."

Designed to work through SMS-based connectivity, UPI 123PAY brings digital payment capabilities to feature phone users who may not have access to smartphones or internet connectivity. Users can register their bank account, set up their UPI PIN, and use the application to make payments and access other supported services directly through their feature phones.

With this integration, Lava continues to build on its commitment to delivering relevant technology solutions that address the evolving needs of Indian consumers, while expanding access to digital services across diverse consumer segments.

Lava’s successful series also includes Hero Shakti, A1 Josh, A1 Tejas ,A3 King, A3 Torch, Gem and Action 4G

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