Rediff: UPI, Mail & News App

Name: Rediff: UPI, Mail & News App
Rating: 3.39 (51699 reviews)
Author: Rediff.com

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UPI payments, Rediffmail & breaking news — India's trusted all-in-one app.

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Total installs: 5,439,760
Installs / day: 0
Rating: 3.4★
Released: 4 May 2012
Last update: 6 Oct 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

estimate · charts of 12 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇮🇳 India (~100%).

India100%#133 Trending · Communication

Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.

Top chart positions

as of 12 Oct

Chart	Country	Rank	Change
Trending · Communication	IN	#133	▼ 20

App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

Shares data with third parties Messages
Collects data Personal info and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit
No way to ask for data deletion

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

29 in 11 groups

16 Sensitive8 Notable5 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
Use your camera to take photos and record videos
See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accounts
See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emails
Add, change or delete contacts saved on your phone

IdentitySensitive2

Access to accounts on the device and your personal profile card

See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device · GET_ACCOUNTS
Add or remove accounts on your device and delete their saved passwordsadd or remove accounts · MANAGE_ACCOUNTS

ContactsSensitive3

Access to the contacts saved on your phone

See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device · GET_ACCOUNTS
See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emailsread your contacts · READ_CONTACTS
Add, change or delete contacts saved on your phonemodify your contacts · WRITE_CONTACTS

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

SMSSensitive3

Access to read, send, and edit your text messages

Read all text and picture messages stored on your phone or SIM cardread your text messages (SMS or MMS) · READ_SMS
Receive and read incoming text messages, including one-time login codesreceive text messages (SMS) · RECEIVE_SMS
Send text messages from your phone, which may cost you moneysend SMS messages · SEND_SMS

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA

PhoneNotable1

Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail

See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE

Device ID & call informationNotable1

Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status

See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherSensitive11

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Read notifications from all your apps, but only after you allow notification access in Settingsbind to a notification listener service · BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE
Create its own accounts on your device and read or set their passwordscreate accounts and set passwords · AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
See Bluetooth settings and connect to paired devices like headphones, speakers or watchespair with Bluetooth devices · BLUETOOTH
Change how your phone connects to networks, like switching connections on or offchange network connectivity · CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Receive data sent to all devices on your Wi-Fi network, which uses more batteryallow Wi-Fi Multicast reception · CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Use NFC to talk with tags, cards and readers held close to your phonecontrol Near Field Communication · NFC
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

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Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

🇮🇳 One App. Endless Possibilities for Every Indian. Rediff — a trusted Indian internet brand since 1996 — brings UPI payments, email, fixed deposits, and real-time news into a single, powerful app. Trusted by millions for over 30 years, Rediff helps you manage your digital life in one place. 💸 PAY WITH REDIFF — UPI PAYMENTS & DIGITAL FINANCE Fast. Secure. Convenient. Everything You Need for Everyday Transactions. • Send money instantly to anyone in India via UPI — friends, family, and merchants • Pay mobile bills, DTH recharge, electricity, water, gas, broadband, and credit card bills • Scan & Pay at any QR-code merchant — local stores, restaurants, and service providers • Link any Indian bank account securely in minutes • Check live bank balance without switching apps • Instant bank-to-bank transfers — 24/7, including holidays • BHIM UPI certified — powered by India's trusted payment infrastructure • Create and manage Fixed Deposits (FDs) directly through the app • Secure financial services designed for everyday banking convenience ✉️ REDIFFMAIL — EMAIL THAT JUST WORKS India's Trusted Email Service Since 1996 • Access your Rediffmail inbox anywhere, anytime • Industry-leading spam protection for a cleaner inbox • Compose, reply, forward, and manage emails with ease • Supports multiple email accounts — personal and professional • Instant notifications so you never miss important messages • Large attachment support up to 25 MB • 15 GB mailbox storage • Works smoothly even on slower network connections • Reliable, secure, and trusted by millions of users 📰 REDIFF NEWS — STAY AHEAD Breaking News. Real Stories. Trusted Journalism. • Live breaking news from India and around the world • Politics, business, markets, cricket, Bollywood, technology, and more • Visual news format — quickly browse top stories • Follow major live events as they unfold • Curated news by experienced Rediff editors • Sports scores and cricket updates • Save and read articles later, even with limited connectivity 🔐 YOUR SECURITY IS OUR PRIORITY • End-to-end encrypted UPI transactions • NPCI-compliant payment infrastructure • Secure authentication for all payment actions • Real-time fraud monitoring and alerts • RBI-compliant digital payment ecosystem • Privacy-focused design and secure data handling ⭐ WHY MILLIONS CHOOSE REDIFF • Trusted Indian internet brand since 1996 • Over 100 million annual active users • More than 152 million registered email users • All-in-one experience: payments, email, fixed deposits, and news • Works across Android devices, including older smartphones • Regular feature updates and performance improvements • Lightweight app designed for speed and efficiency 📱 PERMISSIONS & WHY WE NEED THEM • SMS — For UPI registration and OTP verification • Camera — To scan QR codes for payments • Contacts — To find friends and contacts for UPI transfers • Storage — To manage attachments and save relevant app data • Location — Required for certain banking, security, and UPI compliance requirements 🆘 NEED HELP? • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.rediff.com • In-app Help Centre available 24/7 Download Rediff today and experience payments, email, fixed deposits, and news — all in one trusted app.

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