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UPI charges from October 15: FAQs on who will pay 0.4% MDR and what consumers, small vendors & large merchants need to knowUPI Payment: UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000 will continue to be free for users. A new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will be introduced f...17 Sep, 2026, 05.21 PM IST- UPI MDR explained for investors: How will new charges impact your mutual fund SIPs and stock investments?From October 15, MDR will apply to select UPI person-to-merchant payments above Rs 2,000, but not to all such transactions. UPI AutoPay and...16 Sep, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
- MDR on UPI does not make sense for broking and investment payments, say Nithin Kamath and Deepak ShenoyThe NPCI has unveiled a new merchant discount rate that introduces a 0.4% fee for UPI person-to-merchant transactions exceeding Rs 2000. Th...16 Sep, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
- UPI MDR bonanza: Why Paytm may win bigger, but Pine Labs could gain fasterPaytm and Pine Labs stand to benefit from the new UPI MDR framework, but the impact could differ sharply. Paytm has a larger absolute reven...16 Sep, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
- Paytm shares jump 7% as Jefferies, other brokerages raise target prices and earnings estimates after new UPI chargesPaytm shares surged over 7% after brokerages raised target prices following the introduction of MDR on select UPI transactions above Rs 2,0...16 Sep, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
- Paytm, MobiKwik, Pine Labs shares rally up to 6% after govt announces UPI fees above Rs 2,000. Why brokerages are bullishPaytm, MobiKwik and Pine Labs are likely to remain in focus after the government announced MDR on select UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. F...16 Sep, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
- NPCI announces MDR for UPI; merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 to attract 0.4% chargeWhile NPCI has not specified a threshold based on the size of a merchant’s turnover, it said in its announcement that vendors operating und...15 Sep, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
- Stage being set for levying UPI transaction fee: Cong slams govtCongress criticizes the government's UPI transaction notification. The party claims this move sets a stage for future user fees. This notif...15 Sep, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
- Paytm shares drop 3% after govt shields UPI payments only up to Rs 2,000 from charges. Should you buy the dip?Paytm shares fell after the government directed banks and payment providers not to charge for UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000, raising unce...15 Sep, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
- GFF 2026: Nitin Gadkari targets barrier-free tolling by February as FASTag cuts wait times by up to 90%India is progressing towards fully digital and barrier-free tolling systems. A multi-lane free flow system will be operational by February....12 Sep, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
- UPI MDR notification likely to be out for businesses soon; banks may pocket bulk of 40 bps feeThe issuing bank would retain 40% of the fee, sources said. Third-party application providers such as PhonePe or Google Pay, and the acquir...11 Sep, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
- Bernstein names Paytm stock as its top pick, lists 3 strong growth drivers for fintech giantBernstein has named Paytm its top pick, citing strong merchant lending growth, operating leverage and potential UPI MDR as key earnings dri...11 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- FATF issues global alert on money laundering and fraud risks in gaming, gambling; publishes new risk indicatorsThe FATF is alerting countries about criminal abuse in gaming and gambling sectors. Criminals use gambling platforms for money laundering a...10 Sep, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
- Jio Payment Solutions launches cross-border payments to connect exporters with global marketsJio Payment Solutions has launched a new cross-border payment platform. This facility helps Indian exporters receive international payments...09 Sep, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
- Paytm bets on workplace AI agents in pivot beyond paymentsIn an exciting new venture, Paytm is venturing beyond its established digital payments realm to launch Pi, an innovative service offering a...09 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- GFF 2026: India should build fintech for the world, target $60-80 billion financial services exports, says Commerce Secretary Rajesh AgarwalIndia aims to export digital financial services leveraging its fintech expertise. This expansion moves beyond traditional IT and profession...09 Sep, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
- Paytm shares jump 5% as workplace AI push gains tractionPaytm shares surged on Wednesday, as investors welcomed the company’s push into enterprise AI, marking an expansion beyond its core payment...09 Sep, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
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