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A new framework for UPI transactions introduces a 0.4% MDR on person-to-merchant transactions above Rs 2,000, capped at Rs 300 for transactions of Rs 75,000 and

The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) warns that the new 0.4% MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2,000, effective October 15, could push small merchants and pri

Effective October 15, UPI payments to merchants (P2M) exceeding Rs 2,000 will incur a 0.4% MDR, potentially attracting 18% GST, though eligible merchants can cl

A proposed 0.4% MDR on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 is sparking debate among merchants and consumers regarding potential cost implications, despite government

सरकार द्वारा ₹2000 से अधिक के यूपीआई लेनदेन पर शुल्क लगाने के फैसले से दुकानदार नाराज हो गए हैं।

UPI भुगतान एक नए चरण में प्रवेश कर रहा है क्योंकि 15 अक्टूबर, 2026 से संशोधित मर्चेंट डिस्काउंट रेट (MDR) ढांचा प्रभावी होगा। MobiKwik की सह-संस्थापक उपासना टाक

UPI लेनदेन पर 2,000 रुपये से अधिक के लिए 0.4% MDR लागू होने से खुदरा विक्रेताओं को डर है कि व्यापारी नकद भुगतान की ओर लौट सकते हैं। उद्योग के विशेषज्ञों का कहना

यह लेख बताता है कि अब UPI भुगतान मुफ्त नहीं रहेगा और कारोबारी ग्राहकों से शुल्क वसूलेंगे, साथ ही इसके पीछे का पूरा गणित समझाता है।

Merchants will begin paying fees on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000 starting October 15, 2026. This timeline allows banks, payment aggregators, and fintech

Merchants in India fear financial strain due to a new change in the country's payments law that could introduce fees for real-time transactions, despite India h

Indian merchants are concerned about new fees for real-time payments under a change to India's payments law, with businesses and experts telling CNA that even s

ग्लोबल फिनटेक फेस्ट में, एडियन ने बताया कि कैसे वह भारतीय व्यापारियों को वैश्विक स्तर पर विस्तार करने और वैश्विक उद्यमों को भारत में विस्तार करने में मदद करने क

An increase in fake UPI payment cases is causing concern among merchants, with recent incidents reported in Muvattupuzha involving two silver merchants.

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

Clover merchants are reporting problems processing card transactions due to an outage in the POS system, leading to numerous complaints.

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

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

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

Sources indicate that large merchants may be subject to UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) under proposed new rules, with a charge of approximately 0.04% being di

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that the MDR (Merchant Discount Rate) for UPI transactions applies to merchants, not customers, and aims to suppor

The government has introduced a Bill in Parliament that could allow charges on certain transactions, though the RBI reportedly has funds to support the UPI plat

The government is proposing changes to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, which could introduce a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI transactions,

Industry participants anticipate that if Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is reintroduced on UPI, it will likely be limited to large merchants, commerce-related tra

Experts warn that introducing UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) could increase business costs, hurt consumption, and challenge small merchants, potentially jeopa