Bengaluru: Razorpay has joined forces with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) to address growing cybersecurity concerns in India’s digital payments ecosystem. The collaboration aims to enhance awareness and equip businesses and consumers with tools to counter online fraud.
Data from the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal highlights the urgency of this initiative. Between January and April 2024, India witnessed over 7,000 daily cybercrime complaints, with 85% linked to financial fraud. These crimes resulted in losses exceeding $21.2 million during the same period, underscoring vulnerabilities in online transactions.
Speaking on the partnership, Nishant Kumar, Director of I4C, said the initiative seeks to leverage Razorpay’s technological expertise alongside the government’s cybersecurity strategies to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure.
Razorpay has already connected with over 1,600 cybercrime stations across 25 states and union territories to streamline communication and combat digital fraud. The fintech company has also organized workshops to share its insights on fraud prevention and highlight steps businesses and users can take to secure their digital transactions.
Arif Khan, Chief Innovation Officer at Razorpay, stated that with India accounting for 46% of the world’s digital payment volume, ensuring secure transactions is critical for the digital economy’s growth. As more Indians adopt online banking and payments, safeguarding these systems from cyber threats becomes a pressing responsibility.
The partnership will also involve awareness campaigns focused on educating consumers and businesses about cybersecurity risks and best practices. By addressing the rising incidence of financial fraud, the initiative aims to create a safer environment for digital transactions.
This collaboration reflects an increasing emphasis on protecting India’s expanding digital economy from evolving cyber threats.
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