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
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
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...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.41 AM 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
One MobiKwik Q1 Results: Firm reports profit for 3rd consecutive quarter; stock jumps 9% on strong performanceFintech firm MobiKwik reported a consolidated profit of Rs 7.6 crore for the April-June quarter. This marks a significant turnaround from a...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
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...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM 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
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 ...
01 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
UPI volumes hit record high in July, nears Rs 30 lakh croreCompared to July 2025, UPI transaction volumes rose 22% in July, while the transaction value increased 19% compared to a year ago. The July...
01 Aug, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
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...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attractionIndian travellers can now book Burj Khalifa tickets online using UPI. This integration makes the Dubai attraction the first in the UAE to a...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Pine Labs signs six lenders for AI underwriting tool; to launch expense cardsPine Labs is launching an AI underwriting tool and new employee benefit cards. The company is expanding its services beyond payment process...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.35 PM 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
Nearly 55.49 crore UPI users onboarded by June 2026Around 55.49 crore UPI users were onboarded by June 2026, Parliament was informed. UPI transactions reached 24,162 crore in volume and Rs 3...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.21 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