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Withdrawal of zero MDR may jeopardise one of India’s most successful public policy innovationsThe Payment and Settlement Systems Amendment Bill has revived debate over MDR on UPI. While charges could support banks and fintech firms, ...- UPI to remain free for consumers, says Payments Council of IndiaThe Payments Council of India clarified UPI transactions will remain free for consumers. Small merchants, including kirana stores, will als...
- 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...
- 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...
- UPI transactions 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 ...
- Lok Sabha clears tax bill to boost electronics manufacturing, ease investment rulesThe Lok Sabha approved a bill promoting domestic electronics manufacturing and foreign investment. Foreign firms producing electronics loca...
- Mastercard says UPI complements digital payments ecosystem, not a competitorMastercard sees India's UPI as a complementary platform for digital payments. This homegrown system has significantly expanded the country'...
- '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...
- UPI no challenge to Mastercard, has expanded digital payments: ExecMastercard India head Gautam Aggarwal sees UPI as a complementary system. UPI has educated consumers and expanded the digital payments mark...
- Lok Sabha passes Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill to boost foreign investment, electronics manufacturingThe Lok Sabha passed a bill to attract foreign investment and promote domestic manufacturing. This legislation aims to provide greater tax ...
- 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...
- 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...
- Taxation laws (Amendment) Bill to attract more foreign capital, provide policy certainty introduced in LSA groundbreaking bill has been introduced to boost foreign investment while fostering local manufacturing in India. By simplifying regulati...
- 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 ...
- Govt tables tax amendment Bill with FII relief, electronics manufacturing pushThe Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was tabled, proposing significant changes to tax laws. Banks and payment providers will...
- 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 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...
- Banks propose 'Yes-No' prompt for high-risk UPI transfers to curb digital payment fraudsIndian banks are proposing payment app prompts to curb rising digital frauds. This aims to balance fraud prevention with maintaining digita...
- UPI hits record Rs 29.9 lakh crore in July, 23.66 billion transactionsUPI transactions reached a new high of Rs 29.9 lakh crore in July. The volume of these transactions also saw a significant increase during ...
- Maldives launches Favara-UPI payment service with IndiaMaldives has launched real-time fund transfers to India using UPI. This integration connects Maldives' Favara system with India's popular p...
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