This course provides a comprehensive overview of digital payments, the key trends shaping this industry, and the components of the digital payments ecosystem. Learners will gain an understanding of the evolution of digital payments globally and in India, the role of various stakeholders like banks, payment networks, fintechs etc., different payment rails and methods, business models, and innovations like UPI, wallets, BNPL etc. The course covers security aspects related to digital payments and provides insights into key developments like open banking, CBDCs, cross-border payments etc.