Proposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act may bring back merchant discount rates. This move could help banks and fintech firms recover technology and infrastructure investments. The government is considering reintroducing MDR for UPI transactions with large merchants. These fees might apply to transactions exceeding two thousand rupees. This change aims to create revenue for payment companies while minimizing disruption.

ET was the first to report on July 16 that the government could reintroduce MDR on UPI transactions for large merchants. This has been an issue plaguing the online payments…

The government proposes a new UPI MDR framework for large merchants and extends tax incentives for electronics manufacturing until 2041.

Proposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act may bring back merchant discount rates. This move could help banks and fintech firms recover technology and…

Happy Tuesday! The government is proposing changes that could bring back merchant fees on select UPI transactions. This and more in todays ETtech Morning Dispatch.