30 June,2026 12:03 PM IST | Greece | mid-day online correspondent
Union Minister Piyush Goyal meets Greece Deputy Foreign Minister Haris Theoharis (Pic/PTI)
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) now live in Greece, eligible customers can transfer money instantly, securely, and seamlessly. The Union Minister, while speaking about the introduction of UPI in Greece, also said that with this move, transaction costs were reduced drastically to a fraction of conventional transfer costs.
Highlighting the increasing global acceptance and appreciation of UPI, Piyush Goyal, while taking to social media handle X, said, "Reflect the trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of building technology-led solutions that create value beyond borders and deepen partnerships for shared growth and prosperity."
During his visit to Greece, Piyush Goyal also met Eurobank CEO Fokion Karavias and had a fruitful discussion on expanding the India-Greece economic partnership.
Goyal, while highlighting his meeting with Karavias, said, "Encouraged Greek businesses to invest in India and explored avenues for collaboration in manufacturing and infrastructure development in Greece, advancing our shared vision for growth and prosperity," as cited by IANS.
The minister witnessed the live demonstration of the Eurobank-NIPL partnership, enabling UPI services at Eurobank headquarters in Athens, alongside its CEO, Karavias, and the CEO of Fairfax Digital Services, Sanjay Tugnait, marking another important milestone in the global expansion of India's digital payment ecosystem.
Goyal, during his visit to Greece, also said, "I also had the opportunity to interact with members of the Indian diaspora community attending the event," as per IANS.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal also highlighted India's remarkable growth story, strong macroeconomic fundamentals and consistent economic progress, offering unparalleled opportunities for Greece.
Goyal said, "Also, emphasised the immense potential of the India-EU FTA in unlocking new opportunities for trade, investment and economic cooperation," as per IANS.
While taking to social media handle X, the Union Commerce Minister also underscored the vast potential for collaboration across key sectors and urged businesses and investors to co-create, co-invest and co-manufacture with India, paving the way for greater investment, stronger business ties and shared prosperity between our nations.
(With inputs from IANS)
