The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday indicated that while it is too early to comment on any potential changes to the merchant discount rate (MDR) framework for unified payments interface (UPI) transactions, the country’s fast-growing digital payments ecosystem will require a sustainable funding mechanism as transaction volumes continue to surge

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…

India has laid the legal groundwork to reintroduce merchant fees on UPI payments through proposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. While no decision has been…

Parliamentary amendments propose restoring merchant discount rates on UPI payments. This move aims to encourage digital transactions by allowing banks to charge fees. The…

NEW DELHI: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said consumers already bear the cost of UPI transactions indirectly even if merchant fees are not explicitly charged.Responding to…

Central bank governor Sanjay Malhotra stated it is premature to discuss UPI transaction charges. Discussions are ongoing regarding the payment mechanism's future and costs. The…

The current zero-MDR regime puts pressure on govt finances and limits the ecosystem’s ability to invest in long-term infrastructure

The UPI race has so far centred on acquiring consumers and monetising them by cross-selling loans, insurance and investments, as there has been no direct fee income on UPI…