Aadhaar number holders carried out over 221 crore authentication transactions in August 2025, surpassing both the previous month’s figures and the corresponding month last year, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said on Thursday.
According to the Ministry, authentication transactions in August 2025 were over 10.3% higher than those recorded in August 2024. Officials said this reflects the growing usage and utility of Aadhaar and highlights its role in supporting the country’s expanding digital economy.
The data shows Aadhaar-based authentication is increasingly being used for effective welfare delivery and for availing various voluntary services offered by service providers.
Aadhaar Face Authentication solutions have also witnessed significant growth. In August 2025, at least 18.6 crore face authentication transactions were carried out, compared with 6.04 crore during the same month last year. Cumulatively, around 213 crore such transactions have been executed so far.
On September 1, UIDAI recorded the highest-ever single-day face authentication figure of over 1.5 crore transactions. The previous peak was observed on August 1 this year, with more than 1.28 crore transactions.
The AI-based face authentication system works on both Android and iOS platforms, allowing users to verify their identity through a face scan. The ministry said this ensures convenience while maintaining strict security standards.
Currently, more than 150 entities, including government departments, financial institutions, oil marketing companies and telecom service providers, are using Aadhaar face authentication for smooth delivery of services and benefits.
In addition, 38.53 crore e-KYC transactions were completed in August. The ministry noted that Aadhaar e-KYC continues to play a vital role in improving customer experience and facilitating ease of doing business, particularly in the banking and non-banking financial services sectors.