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31 Aug 20268:13 pm
Finance31 Aug 2026 · 8:13 pm8:13 pm
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Nearly half of Indian merchants unwilling to pay MDR on UPI transactions, survey finds

A recent survey by LocalCircles indicates that nearly half of Indian merchants are unwilling to pay the Minimum Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions exceedin

26 Aug 20262:14 pm
Technology26 Aug 2026 · 2:14 pm2:14 pm
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Experts Propose Selective MDR Charges for UPI to Ensure Financial Sustainability

Experts are advocating for selective Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges to ensure the financial sustainability of India's UPI digital payments ecosystem, sugg

22 Aug 20263:28 pm
Economy22 Aug 2026 · 3:28 pm3:28 pm
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Expert Warns MDR on UPI Could Undermine India's Digital Payments Progress

An expert, R S Sharma, advocates for keeping UPI free for merchants and consumers, warning that a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) could hinder India's digital paym

14 Aug 20262:52 am
डिजिटल भुगतान14 Aug 2026 · 2:52 am2:52 am
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UPI की मुफ्त सेवा पर लग सकता है ब्रेक, संसदीय समिति ने बड़े ट्रांजेक्शन पर MDR की सिफारिश की

एक संसदीय समिति ने देश के डिजिटल भुगतान तंत्र को आत्मनिर्भर बनाने के लिए उच्च मूल्य के UPI लेनदेन पर मर्चेंट डिस्काउंट रेट (MDR) लगाने की सिफारिश की है। यह सिफा

13 Aug 202610:40 pm
Government Policy13 Aug 2026 · 10:40 pm10:40 pm
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Government Considers MDR Charges for High-Value UPI Merchant Transactions

The government is considering implementing Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on select high-value UPI merchant transactions to ensure the financial sustainab

13 Aug 20263:41 pm
Government Policy13 Aug 2026 · 3:41 pm3:41 pm
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Parliamentary Panel Recommends Expeditious Introduction of MDR on High-Value UPI Transactions

A Parliamentary Panel has recommended the expeditious introduction of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on high-value UPI transactions, noting that the current zero-

13 Aug 202612:37 pm
Government Policy13 Aug 2026 · 12:37 pm12:37 pm
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Govt Considers MDR or Tiered Incentives for High-Value UPI Transactions

The Department of Financial Services is exploring options like MDR for high-value transactions or tiered incentives to ensure the financial sustainability of th

12 Aug 20262:18 am
Business12 Aug 2026 · 2:18 am2:18 am
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PayU India CEO Anirban Mukherjee Backs Simple UPI Pricing Model

PayU India CEO Anirban Mukherjee has advocated for a simplified pricing model for UPI charges, as part of today's ETtech Top 5 news.

11 Aug 20268:13 pm
policy11 Aug 2026 · 8:13 pm8:13 pm
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UPI MDR: Government Clarifies Policy on Transaction Charges

The government has clarified that UPI will remain free for consumers for person-to-person payments, and any future MDR would only apply to a limited category of

11 Aug 20266:16 pm
economy11 Aug 2026 · 6:16 pm6:16 pm
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UPI MDR पर बहस तेज: दुकानदार से लिया गया शुल्क ग्राहक को कर सकता है प्रभावित

UPI पर MDR को लेकर बहस तेज हो गई है, और दुकानदार से लिया गया शुल्क ग्राहक पर असर डाल सकता है।

11 Aug 20268:14 am
Government Policy11 Aug 2026 · 8:14 am8:14 am
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UPI Transactions to Remain Free for Consumers, Confirms FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that UPI transactions will remain free for consumers, with most low-value payments also staying free, and any futu

10 Aug 202610:20 pm
Economy10 Aug 2026 · 10:20 pm10:20 pm
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Parliament Clears Taxation Bill; FM Sitharaman Confirms UPI Will Remain Free

Parliament has passed the Taxation Bill, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirming that UPI payments will remain free for consumers and no framework f

10 Aug 20266:14 pm
Finance10 Aug 2026 · 6:14 pm6:14 pm
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MyGovIndia Debunks Myths: UPI Peer Transfers and Grocery Payments Remain Free

MyGovIndia has clarified that routine personal UPI transfers will remain free, debunking viral claims that suggested UPI payments could become chargeable after

10 Aug 20262:13 pm
Digital Payments10 Aug 2026 · 2:13 pm2:13 pm
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UPI Transactions: Government Affirms Majority Merchant Payments to Remain Free, No Consumer Fees

The Indian government has stated that the majority of merchant transactions via UPI will remain free, and consumers will not be charged fees. It clarified that

9 Aug 20268:16 pm
Technology9 Aug 2026 · 8:16 pm8:16 pm
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Government Assures UPI Will Remain Free for Users and Most Merchant Transactions

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 S

9 Aug 20264:18 pm
technology9 Aug 2026 · 4:18 pm4:18 pm
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Government: UPI Stays Free for Users, Most Merchant Transactions

The government has announced that UPI will remain free for users, and the vast majority of merchant transactions will also stay free. Any future Merchant Discou

9 Aug 20264:18 pm
Technology9 Aug 2026 · 4:18 pm4:18 pm
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Razorpay CEO Joins PhonePe Chief in Backing Free UPI Payments for Consumers Amid MDR Doubts

Razorpay CEO Harshil Mathur and PhonePe chief Sameer Nigam support keeping UPI payments free for consumers, following concerns raised by the MDR Bill about pote

9 Aug 20268:13 am
Finance Policy9 Aug 2026 · 8:13 am8:13 am
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UPI MDR to apply only to large merchant transactions, Finance Ministry confirms

The Finance Ministry clarified that any future Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI will be nominal and apply only to merchant transactions above a specific thre

9 Aug 20264:22 am
Government Policy9 Aug 2026 · 4:22 am4:22 am
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Government Clarifies UPI MDR: Free for Consumers, Small Merchants; Charges for Select Transactions

The government has clarified that UPI will remain free for consumers and small merchants, with potential MDR charges only applying to specific transactions abov

9 Aug 20264:20 am
Government Policy9 Aug 2026 · 4:20 am4:20 am
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Government Clarifies UPI Person-to-Person Transactions to Remain Free

The Ministry of Finance has clarified that Person-to-Person (P2P) UPI transactions will remain free, with no charges for users. Any future Merchant Discount Rat

9 Aug 20264:18 am
Technology9 Aug 2026 · 4:18 am4:18 am
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Proposed MDR for UPI Transactions Will Be Nominal, Government Confirms

The government announced that the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for UPI transactions will be nominal, applying only to certain merchants and transaction

8 Aug 202610:04 am
Technology8 Aug 2026 · 10:04 am10:04 am
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UPI charges explained: PCI says consumers, small merchants to pay nothing amid MDR debate

The Payments Council of India (PCI) has clarified that UPI transactions will remain free for consumers and small merchants, despite ongoing discussions about th

8 Aug 20266:02 am
Technology8 Aug 2026 · 6:02 am6:02 am
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Merchant Discount Rate on UPI: Key Questions Answered on Costs and Discussions

This article addresses frequently asked questions regarding the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, including who bears the operating costs and wh

8 Aug 20264:06 am
policy8 Aug 2026 · 4:06 am4:06 am
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UPI MDR: Government Expected to Permit Merchant Discount Rate on Transactions Above Rs 2,000

The government is expected to allow a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.25% to 0.4% on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 for businesses, while person-to-person pa

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