Summary
The Indian government has clarified that UPI services will remain free for users and most merchant transactions, despite a recent amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. Nominal Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges may apply only to a limited set of high-value merchant transactions in the future, aimed at ensuring UPI's long-term sustainability and growth.
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