The Impact of the Ongoing Pandemic on Digital Finance Transactions: An Empirical Analysis

Keywords: Pandemic, Digital payments platforms, Cashless Economy, Digital Finance Services

Abstract

The ongoing pandemic has resulted in a disruption of the life of all citizens and impacted all the spheres, more so the financial system because the Pandemic and its aftermath has shut all economic activity except those which as per the government directives are considered the most essential. This has deeply impacted private consumption, external trade as well as investment in the economy. Accordingly, both in retail stores and e-commerce orders, a common strand is that many of the consumers are now paying bills via digital payment mechanisms and taking contactless delivery of goods wherever possible. “Digital financial transaction systems, e-wallets and apps, online transactions using e-banking, usage of Plastic money (Debit and Credit Cards), etc. have recorded a substantial increase in demand during the crisis”. The objective of the present paper is to examine and analyze the digital finance transactions in selected cities during the ongoing pandemic

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Published
2021-12-20
How to Cite
Agarwal, K., & Nalwaya, N. (2021). The Impact of the Ongoing Pandemic on Digital Finance Transactions: An Empirical Analysis. Information Management and Business Review, 13(3(I), 41-46. https://doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v13i3(I).3250
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Research Paper