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Lok Sabha passes Bill enabling Centre to allow UPI charges, MDR on digital paymentsThe Lok Sabha approved amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. This change empowers the government to permit charges on digit...06 Aug, 2026, 04.29 PM IST- 'Is PM seeking to dilute UPI, open digital payments sector to US businesses': CongressCongress criticizes a new government bill concerning digital payments. The party alleges the bill could weaken UPI and favor American compa...06 Aug, 2026, 04.09 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
- 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...03 Aug, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
- Paytm App and Paytm UPI payments working normallyPaytm confirms its app and UPI services are operating without any issues. The company reported its highest quarterly EBITDA in Q1 FY27. Ope...02 Aug, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
- More layoffs at Krutrim; PhonePe vs PaytmHappy Tuesday! Ola’s AI startup Krutrim has conducted another round of layoffs, sources told us. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Di...28 Jul, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
- ETtech Explainer: Why PhonePe’s UPI lead lags Paytm’s profitsPhonePe's revenue grew while its net loss widened significantly in FY26. Paytm's revenue increased and it achieved profitability against a ...28 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- 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...20 Jul, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
- UPI MDR could raise business costs, hurt consumption if introduced: ExpertsExperts suggest focusing on who bears UPI merchant discount rate costs. Introducing this fee could increase business operating expenses and...18 Jul, 2026, 01.13 PM 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: 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
- Stable policy push for ISM 2.0; Wipro misses Q1 estimatesHappy Friday! The government is leaning on policy stability, not just subsidies, to drive ISM 2.0. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning ...17 Jul, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
- Evolving nature of digital payment system in IndiaIndia's digital payment landscape is rapidly evolving, prompting policy discussions. Experts convened to address emerging challenges and ne...09 Jul, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
- Google Cloud’s big India AI bet; Swiggy crosses key ownership thresholdGoogle Cloud is supercharging its India bet with a local AI play and a potential manufacturing push. This and more in today’s ETtech Mornin...08 Jul, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
- Cash transfer schemes for women should be reviewed in light of inflation: PM advisory panelUnconditional cash transfer schemes for women need periodic review for adequacy. Maharashtra and Odisha programs show significant improveme...06 Jul, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
- Sitharaman urges French firms to invest in India's AI, clean energy pushUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged French businesses to boost investments in India, highlighting vast opportunities in AI, cle...03 Jul, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
- Mind the gap: Financial products that women in India need but don’t haveIf India is serious about women-led growth, it must move beyond credit access and design finance for the agency of women.27 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
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