The government of India is currently evaluating a new fee structure for specific UPI transactions, which may include a Merchant Discount Rate for payments exceeding two thousand rupees. This initiative is targeted solely at merchant transactions rather than personal fund transfers, aiming to establish a viable revenue model for payment infrastructure providers. Further discussions with industry stakeholders will guide the final decisions on this matter.

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…

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…

New bill proposes electronic payments outside the negative list will incur Merchant Discount Rate (MDR), including potential UPI charges.

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