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MDR on UPI will hit businesses, not users: FM Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at Congress' Jairam RameshSitharaman accused the opposition leader of "spreading a canard" and clarified that MDR "applies only on the merchants and not on the end u...- 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...
- Why UPI needs transaction feesA groundbreaking bill has been introduced that permits merchant discount rates on UPI transactions. This innovative change aims to enhance ...
- FM says MDR on UPI applies to merchants, not customers; fintechs, banks will invest more on securityFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated Merchant Discount Rate applies to merchants, not customers. This charge will support banks and f...
- 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...
- UPI apps could chase big-ticket transactions as MDR return loomsThe UPI race has so far centred on acquiring consumers and monetising them by cross-selling loans, insurance and investments, as there has ...
- CAIT backs nominal MDR on high-value UPI transactions if proposed, says await bill detailsThe Confederation of All India Traders will support a nominal Merchant Discount Rate on higher-value UPI transactions. This support is cont...
- UPI payments above Rs 2000 to attract MDR after debit, credit cards? Here’s what users need to know about the proposalWhile there has been no official word from the government on this yet, it is learnt that the Centre could allow a levy of 0.25% to 0.4% as ...
- Government moves closer to restoring MDR on UPI merchant paymentsParliamentary amendments propose restoring merchant discount rates on UPI payments. This move aims to encourage digital transactions by all...
- India paves way for return of merchant fees on digital paymentsIndia has laid the legal groundwork to reintroduce merchant fees on UPI payments through proposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement ...
- Government invites online applications from August 17-31 to get recognised as GATCsIndustries can apply to become Government Approved Test Centres online until August 31, 2026. This initiative aims to expand India's verifi...
- Jefferies sees Paytm, Pine Labs gaining from proposal to levy MDR on UPI transactionsIndia's payments law may soon allow merchant discount rates on specific UPI transactions. This change could create significant revenue for ...
- 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...
- 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...
- Payment Bill rekindles MDR hopes for large-value UPIProposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act may bring back merchant discount rates. This move could help banks and fintec...
- Govt to move amendments to IT Act to pave way for levy of MDRET was the first to report on July 16 that the government could reintroduce MDR on UPI transactions for large merchants. This has been an i...
- Flipkart may launch food delivery mid-August, mulls commissions of up to 11%: SourcesFlipkart plans to launch its food delivery service in Bengaluru mid-August. The company is considering restaurant commissions of up to elev...
- Axis, Kotak Mahindra raise charges for overseas card transactionsAxis Bank will increase the DCC fee on its credit cards to 3.5% from 1.5%, effective August 28, 2026, according to the bank's revised terms...
- Apple says UK App Store proposal amounts to price regulationIn a submission to Britain's Competition and Markets Authority, the iPhone maker said proposed "steering" requirements would go beyond prom...
- Don't put a toll on UPI: Why merchant discount rate isn't the answerA proposal to introduce a merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 for businesses with annual turnover of ₹1-1.5 crore...
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