Congratulations on the launch! I presume you need to be licensed to build UPI applications? Curious to learn what this process involves and your experience here. Do you realistically need connections to be able to get a license?
These are the steps you'll have to follow if you plan to launch a new UPI app:
First, you'll finalize the business plan + team.
Second, you'll have to find early investors and backers
Third, you'll have to find a banking partner to work with
Fourth, you'll have to develop the product
Fifth, you'll undergo certifications and audits by RBI approved third parties
Sixth, you're app will be tested by officials at the NPCI
Seventh, Now you go live
Only after step 7, do you get to know if customers will buy your product.
Or if the entire effort goes to waste.