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UPI costs Rs 20,700 crore, government allocation just Rs 2,000 crore: Parliament PanelA parliamentary committee suggests a self-reliant revenue model for UPI's financial sustainability. Amendments to the Payment and Settlemen...
UPI fee should vary by merchant size and sector: PayU India CEOPayU India CEO Anirban Mukherjee said the fee should not depend on whether a payment is made online or at a store. Reaching physical mercha...
Apple Pay coming to India in October, UPI support may be delayed: ReportApple Pay may launch in India this October without UPI support. The service will initially use tokenized Visa and Mastercard credit cards. ...
Is UPI ending free payments for all users? Here’s what Finance Ministry saysStandard UPI transfers for individuals will remain complimentary, ensuring users can continue making everyday payments without worry. While...
SBI cannot separately calculate UPI costs: Chairman CS SettySBI chairman CS Setty said banks cannot separately quantify the operating costs linked to rising UPI volumes. As debate over merchant charg...
SBI missed digital payments bus, now playing catch-up with YONO Pay: Chairman CS SettyState Bank of India chairman admits missing digital payments bus, while YONO app attempts to catch up. Banks and fintech firms argue UPI me...
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...
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...
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, ...
'Dubious claims': Congress' Jairam Ramesh hits back at Nirmala Sitharaman on taxation billJairam Ramesh countered Nirmala Sitharaman's claims regarding a new taxation bill. He stated government assurances do not replace statutory...
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...
No decision yet on merchant discount rate on UPI dealsCentral bank governor Sanjay Malhotra stated it is premature to discuss UPI transaction charges. Discussions are ongoing regarding the paym...
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 ...
Proposed UPI MDR changes spark reactions from politicians, Industry leaders and usersA debate erupted over removing UPI's zero merchant discount rate guarantee. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated any charges would af...
Why UPI needs transaction feesA groundbreaking bill has been introduced that permits merchant discount rates on UPI transactions. This innovative change aims to enhance ...
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 ...
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 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...