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Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
Aadhaar Face Authentication doubles to 200 crore in less than six months
Aadhaar transactions carried out using face recognition have doubled to 200 crore in less than six months, an official statement said on Monday. On August 10, UIDAI celebrated a landmark 200 crore transactions of Face Authentication, showcasing India's rapid move towards seamless, secure, and paperless authentication . Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program "The pace of adoption has been exponential. 50 crore transactions were recorded by mid-2024. The number doubled to 100 crore transactions in January 2025 in just about five months. In less than six months, this figure has again doubled, reaching the 200 crore milestone," the statement said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Undo Unique Identification Authority of India Chief Executive Officer Bhuvnesh Kumar said from villages to metros, the authority is joining forces with governments, banks, and service providers to make Aadhaar Face Authentication a grand success and by giving every Indian the power to prove their identity instantly, securely, and anywhere. "Reaching 200 crore Aadhaar Face Authentication transactions in such a short time underlines the trust and confidence that both residents and service providers have in Aadhaar's secure, inclusive, and innovative authentication ecosystem. The journey from 100 crore to 200 crore transactions in under six months is a testament to its scalability and the country's digital readiness," Kumar said.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Aadhaar face authentication transactions surpass 2-billion mark, says MeitY
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has recorded 2 billion Aadhaar face authentication transactions, marking rapid growth in biometric verification across the country, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said on Monday. Adoption has accelerated sharply, with 500 million transactions completed by mid-2024. This figure doubled to 1 billion by January 2025 and reached 2 billion in less than six months thereafter, the ministry added. In its monthly data released on August 8, the ministry also said that face authentication reached an all-time high of 193.6 million transactions in July 2025, compared to 57.7 million transactions during the same period in the previous financial year. This also marks a 22 per cent sequential growth from June 2025. The ministry added that July also saw the highest number of face authentication transactions in a single day, with over 12.2 million transactions recorded on July 1, 2025. The previous record was set on March 1, 2025, when more than 10.7 million transactions were completed, it added. "Reaching 2 billion Aadhaar Face Authentication transactions in such a short time underlines the trust and confidence that both residents and service providers have in Aadhaar's secure, inclusive, and innovative authentication ecosystem.' He added, 'From villages to metros, UIDAI is joining forces with governments, banks, and service providers to make Aadhaar Face Authentication a grand success and by giving every Indian the power to prove their identity instantly, securely, and anywhere," UIDAI Chief Executive Officer Bhuvnesh Kumar said. The ministry said this achievement goes beyond figures, demonstrating how inclusive technology, when effectively expanded, can close gaps, empower people, and speed up India's progress toward a fully connected and assured digital future.
News18
4 days ago
- Business
- News18
Aadhaar Face Authentication doubles to 200 cr in less than six months
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) Aadhaar transactions carried out using face recognition have doubled to 200 crore in less than six months, an official statement said on Monday. On August 10, UIDAI celebrated a landmark 200 crore transactions of Face Authentication, showcasing India's rapid move towards seamless, secure, and paperless authentication. 'The pace of adoption has been exponential. 50 crore transactions were recorded by mid-2024. The number doubled to 100 crore transactions in January 2025 in just about five months. In less than six months, this figure has again doubled, reaching the 200 crore milestone," the statement said. Unique Identification Authority of India Chief Executive Officer Bhuvnesh Kumar said from villages to metros, the authority is joining forces with governments, banks, and service providers to make Aadhaar Face Authentication a grand success and by giving every Indian the power to prove their identity instantly, securely, and anywhere. view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 21:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Aadhaar Face Authentications hit all time high of 19.36 Crore transactions in Jul-25
Aadhaar Face Authentication recorded an all-time high with 19.36 crore transactions in July 2025, as against 5.77 crore such transaction during the same period in previous fiscal. The growth indicates its growing adoption, usage and utility for both availing and providing services. Aadhaar Face Authentication solution is also showing a consistent growth month on month as well. The July face authentication transactions are a 22% growth over June. July also recorded the highest ever face authentication transactions in a single day - over 1.22 crore (on 1 July 2025); the previous high was recorded on 1 March 2025, when over 1.07 crore such transactions were executed. Aadhaar face authentication has also been integrated with the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP). It is facilitating eligible beneficiaries to get their social security benefits in a secure and contactless method. Since July, 13.66 lakh beneficiaries have authenticated themselves using face authentication. Overall, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) recorded 221 crore Aadhaar authentication transaction in July, a 3.8% growth over the corresponding period last year. Similarly, in July, 39.56 Cr e-KYC transactions were carried out.
News18
08-08-2025
- Business
- News18
Aadhaar face authentication jumps over threefold to 19.36 cr in Jul
Last Updated: New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI) Aadhaar face authentication has jumped over threefold to an all-time high of 19.36 crore transactions in July 2025, according to an official statement issued on Friday. The solution has seen a consistent month-on-month growth. Aadhaar face authentication witnessed a 22 per cent month-on-month rise in July. 'Aadhaar Face Authentication recorded an all-time high with 19.36 crore transactions in July 2025, as against 5.77 crore such transactions during the same period in the previous fiscal," the statement said. Aadhaar Face Authentication has come under criticism from the civil rights body Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF). IFF has expressed apprehension that Aadhaar Face Authentication may deprive people of their rights under government schemes in case there are technical glitches. The official statement said the growth indicates its growing adoption, usage and utility for availing and providing services. 'July also recorded the highest-ever face authentication transactions in a single day – over 1.22 crore (on 1 July 2025); the previous high was recorded on 1 March 2025, when over 1.07 crore such transactions were executed," it added. 'Aadhaar face authentication has also been integrated with the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP). It is facilitating eligible beneficiaries to get their social security benefits in a secure and contactless method. Since July, 13.66 lakh beneficiaries have authenticated themselves using face authentication," according to the statement. Aadhaar face authentication has been adopted in all 850 medical colleges and institutions under the National Medical Commission (NMC) for marking attendance. 'Aadhaar-based authentication has been playing the role of a facilitator for effective welfare delivery, and voluntarily availing various services offered by service providers. It is a catalyst for ease of living for millions of people," the statement said. According to official data, 39.56 crore e-KYC transactions were carried out in July. PTI PRS PRS TRB BAL BAL view comments First Published: August 08, 2025, 20:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
