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Aadhaar authentication crosses 221 crore in August, up 10 pc from last year

September 04, 2025

New Delhi, Sep 4

Aadhaar-based authentication continues to see strong growth, with number holders carrying out more than 221 crore authentication transactions in August, according to data released by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Thursday.

This marks a rise of over 10.3 per cent compared to August 2024, showing how Aadhaar has become an important tool for India’s growing digital economy..

In August, 38.53 crore e-KYC transactions were recorded, with the service continuing to play a key role in improving customer experience and making processes easier across banking, financial services, and other sectors.

UIDAI added that the steady growth of Aadhaar authentication reflects its increasing acceptance across the country and its contribution to building a stronger digital economy

 

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