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PayU India CEO on MDR; Qcomm’s festive hiringPayU India CEO Anirban Mukherjee has backed a simple pricing model for UPI charges. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.11 Aug, 2026, 08.48 PM IST- Ola Electric's PLI woes; Paytm rides MDR hopesOla Electric’s auditor has raised a red flag in the company’s Q1 results. This and more in today’s ETtech's Top 5.10 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- UPI to remain free for users; nominal MDR may apply to select merchant transactionsConsumers will not face any charges for UPI payments. Most merchant transactions will also remain free of cost. Any future charges will app...10 Aug, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
- UPI MDR explained: What potential charges above Rs 2,000 payments on Paytm, GPay & other apps mean for you and merchantsGovernment proposes changes to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. This could allow a Merchant Discount Rate on select UPI transactions...07 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
- India must not rewrite its UPI policies under US pressure: GTRIIndia's UPI policies should not be altered due to United States pressure. A think tank advises defending competition and policy autonomy fo...07 Aug, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- Do you really need Rs 2.5 lakh/month to live in Sweden? From rent, groceries to lifestyle expenses, here's what you need to know before movingThere is no easy or one word answer to this question. The expenses anywhere would depend majorly on the city an individual is living in and...07 Aug, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
- Will UPI become chargeable? FM Niramala Sitharaman clears the airFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified merchant discount rates will not affect customers. She stated that merchants will bear any ch...07 Aug, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
- Impact of MDR’s return; KKR veterans to anchor new fundHappy Thursday! Competition in the payments space may change with merchant fees on UPI potentially making a comeback. This and more in toda...06 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Payments bill revives hopes of MDR return on large-ticket UPI transactionsET was the first to report on July 16 that the government is considering reintroducing MDR for UPI transactions undertaken by large merchan...04 Aug, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
- UPI fees explained: Why the government plans to revive MDR and who will payThe central government is considering reintroducing a merchant discount rate on UPI transactions. This levy would apply only to large merch...04 Aug, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
- Govt moves to allow MDR; Qcomm braces for festive rushHappy Tuesday! The government is proposing changes that could bring back merchant fees on select UPI transactions. This and more in today’s...04 Aug, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
- Can a shop charge you extra for paying by credit card? Here's what every card user should knowCan merchants legally charge customers extra for credit card payments? The Reserve Bank of India regulates these payment systems and card a...04 Aug, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
- UPI MDR may return for large merchants: What it means for your digital paymentsIndia's government is considering a small Merchant Discount Rate for large UPI retailers. This potential change aims to create a sustainabl...18 Jul, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
- Exclusive: UPI merchant fee likely to be set at 5-7 basis points: sourcesThe move would mark a significant shift in India’s digital payments policy, six years after the government made UPI and RuPay debit card tr...17 Jul, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
- Exclusive: Govt may bring back UPI merchant fee for big businessesIndia may reintroduce merchant discount rates for large businesses on UPI transactions. This move aims to address the financial sustainabil...17 Jul, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
- Wipro’s muted quarter; UPI’s merchant fee revivalWipro posted flat first-quarter profit despite higher revenues. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.16 Jul, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
- MDR on UPI on the cards; Emergent enters unicorn clubThe government is mulling restoring MDR on UPI transactions for large merchants. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.16 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
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