Vinod Bhst
Delhi, 04 Sep: Aadhaar number holders executed over 221 crore authentication transactions in August 2025, more than the previous month this year as well as the corresponding month in the previous fiscal. The August 2025 authentication transactions are over 10.3% more than such transactions recorded in August 2024. This is indicative of the growing usage and utility of Aadhaar, as well as the growth of digital economy in the country.
The growing usage shows, how Aadhaar based authentication has been playing the role of a facilitator for effective welfare delivery, and voluntarily availing various services offered by service providers.
The Aadhaar Face Authentication solutions are also witnessing consistent growth. In August 2025, at least 18.6 crore face authentication transactions were executed, as against 6.04 Cr such transactions during the same period last year. So far, around 213 crore face authentication transactions have been executed.
On Sept 1, UIDAI observed the highest ever face authentication transactions in a single day – over 1.5 crore; the previous high was recorded on 1 August 2025, when over 1.28 crore such transactions were executed.
This AI based face authentication modality works both on Android and iOS platforms. It enables users to verify their identity with just a face scan, ensuring convenience while upholding stringent security standards.
More than 150 entities both in government ministries and departments, financial institutions, oil marketing companies, telecom service providers among others are using face authentication for smooth delivery of benefits and services.
Similarly, in August 38.53 Cr e-KYC transactions were carried out. Aadhaar e-KYC service continues to play a crucial role in improving customer experience and aiding ease of doing business in sectors including banking and non-banking financial services.
