'Retailers likely to pass UPI MDR to consumers'Retail associations are voicing concerns that the proposed UPI charge will inevitably be transferred to consumers, either as new fees on bi...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
UPI charges could reverse digital payments gains, push users back to cash, says ex-NITI VC Rajiv KumarFormer NITI Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar has urged the government to keep UPI merchant payments free for a few more years, warning that ...
21 Sep, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Bank strike from September 28 to 30: Will banks be closed for five days? SBI, Union Bank of India advise customers to complete transactions in advanceA major disruption in banking services is anticipated as the United Forum of Bank Unions has announced a three-day strike at the end of Sep...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
PVR INOX asks to pay using UPI only; customer sends legal notice for refusing to accept cash paymentPVR INOX asked an Ahmedabad advocate to pay using UPI only and refused to accept his cash payments. He has sent a legal notice to PVR INOX ...
20 Sep, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
'Everything on record': Parliamentary Finance panel chief defends unanimous Standing Committee report amid UPI MDR rowBhartruhari Mahtab defended the finance committee's report on Demands for Grants. Congress MP Manish Tewari rejected claims of opposition s...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Pass the buck to RBI, banks: Let the savings from digital payments fund UPI costs, not consumersThe RBI's MDR introduction on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 faces criticism. This move may discourage digital payments and encourage a retu...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Congress calls UPI move 'anti-national', alleges US pressureThe Congress party has voiced strong opposition to the implementation of a merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, alleging that ...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
- MDR on UPI not imposed due to external pressure, say govt sources
Officials clarified that there is no separate GST levied on MDR charges. While GST will apply to MDR on UPI transactions, businesses will b...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
BharatPe backs new UPI MDR framework, distances itself from former CEO Ashneer Grover’s criticismBharatPe supports the new UPI merchant transaction framework. The company clarified co-founder Ashneer Grover's views are his own. This new...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Delhi traders plan cash payments push to avoid fee on UPI paymentsTraders will now encourage cash payments to avoid new UPI transaction fees. A 0.4 percent charge applies to UPI transactions exceeding two ...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
From UPI to cash? Retailers warn new MDR could hit small merchants ahead of festive seasonRetailers Association of India warns new UPI fees could reverse digital payment gains. Small merchants may shift transactions back to cash,...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
UPI charge is just tax collection: Ashneer Grover calls out government wanting to charge on payments above Rs 2,000 while banks are making crores in profitsBharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover has questioned the rationale for introducing charges on certain UPI merchant transactions above Rs 2,000...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Paytm wins, but ATM also wins! Why CMS Info Systems shares jumped 7% on UPI MDRCMS Info Systems shares rose on Wednesday after the government announced MDR on select UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, making the company ...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
UPI MDR could unlock Rs 22,000 crore revenue pool by FY28: BernsteinUPI could generate Rs 22,000 crore annually by FY28 through a modest merchant discount rate. Banks might receive Rs 14,000 crore and paymen...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Bank union strike today: Are banks open or closed today on September 11, 2026? Check detailsCustomers should brace for significant disruptions in bank services on September 11, 2026, as the UFBU calls for a nationwide strike. This ...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Bank union strike tomorrow: Are banks open or closed on September 11, 2026? Check detailsBank customers face potential disruptions on September 11, 2026, due to a nationwide strike. United Forum of Bank Unions has called for thi...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Global Fintech Fest 2026: DFS Secretary Sanjay Lohiya unveils UPI credit for KCC, MUDRA borrowersDFS Secretary Sanjay Lohiya at Global Fintech Fest 2026 unveiled a facility allowing eligible Kisan Credit Card and PM MUDRA Yojana borrowe...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.34 PM IST