India Reported 284 Crore Aadhaar Authentication Transactions in January 2025

In January 2025, Aadhaar holders conducted over 284 crore authentication transactions, underscoring the ongoing growth of India’s digital economy. This reflects the increasing importance of digital systems in the country.

Growing Aadhar Authentication Transactions

The number of authentication transactions in January 2025 saw a significant growth of more than 32% compared to January 2024, where 214.8 crore transactions were recorded.

On average, over nine crore Aadhaar authentications are happening daily, showcasing the growing adoption and utility of Aadhaar in the everyday lives of people. Nearly 550 entities are utilizing the Aadhaar authentication service.

Aadhaar face authentication transactions have gained strong traction. In January 2025 alone, nearly 12 crore face authentication transactions were recorded. Since its introduction in October 2021, total face authentication transactions have surpassed 102 crore. Of these, almost 78 crore were recorded in the last 12 months.

Role of AI/ML-Based Face Authentication Solution

The AI/ML-based face authentication solution, developed in-house by UIDAI, is being used across various sectors such as finance, insurance, fintech, health, and telecommunications. Multiple government departments, both at the center and state levels, are also leveraging this technology for the efficient delivery of benefits to targeted beneficiaries.

Aadhaar e-KYC service continues to play a crucial role in enhancing transparency and improving customer experiences within the banking and non-banking financial sectors. This service significantly contributes to the ease of doing business.

In January 2025, more than 43 crore e-KYC transactions were conducted. By the end of the month, the cumulative number of Aadhaar e-KYC transactions crossed 2268 crore.

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