Parliament approved the Taxation and other Laws (Amendment) Bill, ensuring UPI transactions remain free while aiming to boost foreign investment and domestic manufacturing.
The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha last week
Aug 10, 2026
07:45 pm
What's the storyFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has clarified that the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will continue to remain free for consumers.
The statement comes after Parliament passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
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