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No decision yet on merchant discount rate on UPI deals

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 government is reportedly amending laws to allow merchant discount rates on select UPI transactions. This move follows Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's introduction of a new bill. The central bank's current focus remains on strengthening UPI adoption across India.

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Merchant charges for UPI soon? LS passes bill authorising govt to allow banks to levy fees - top facts

In a step closer to possibly introducing Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, the Lok Sabha on Thursday approved a Bill amending the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.

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lunedì 3 agosto 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com
Govt to move amendments to IT Act to pave way for levy of MDR - The Economic Times
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…
lunedì 3 agosto 2026·thehindubusinessline.com
Centre moves to reimpose MDR on UPI, extend tax breaks for contract manufacturers
The government proposes a new UPI MDR framework for large merchants and extends tax incentives for electronics manufacturing until 2041.

No decision yet on merchant discount rate on UPI deals

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Merchant charges for UPI soon? LS passes bill authorising govt to allow banks to levy fees - top facts

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Govt to move amendments to IT Act to pave way for levy of MDR - The Economic Times

Centre moves to reimpose MDR on UPI, extend tax breaks for contract manufacturers

MDR on P2M transactions in UPI can be less than 0.25% to compensate stakeholders

UPI Payments Above ₹2,000 May Attract Fee As Government Considers Merchant Charge Framework

Will UPI payments become chargeable? Centre moves to enable MDR

Proposed UPI MDR changes spark reactions from politicians, Industry leaders and users - The Economic Times

Will UPI remain free to use? | Explained

Payment Bill rekindles MDR hopes for large-value UPI

Payments bill revives hopes of MDR return on large-ticket UPI transactions - The Economic Times

India paves way for return of merchant fees on digital payments

Will UPI payments become chargeable? Centre moves to enable MDR

Merchant Discount Rate on UPI transactions? Amendments to payments act may pave way - what it means

India moves to give its instant payments network a business model | TechCrunch

Electronic mode of payment outside negative list likely to attract MDR

Government moves closer to restoring MDR on UPI merchant payments

‘Someone has to pay the cost’: RBI governor on MDR proposal for UPI transactions above Rs 2,000

UPI MDR explained: What potential charges above Rs 2,000 on Paytm, GPay & other payment apps mean for you and merchants

UPI payments above Rs 2000 to attract MDR after debit, credit cards? Here’s what users need to know about the proposal - The Economic Times

UPI ecosystem needs sustainable funding: RBI Governor

CAIT backs nominal MDR on high-value UPI transactions if proposed, says await bill details - The Economic Times

Proposed UPI MDR could shift fintech focus to merchants, unlock sustainable revenue model

Consumers already bearing UPI costs through broader economy: RBI governor

RBI has funds to pay for UPI platform without having to charge merchants, customers

No decision yet on merchant discount rate on UPI deals

Service charge on UPI transactions makes sense