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Mayawati Criticizes New UPI Fees and Calls for Basic Facilities in Schools
Mayawati raises concerns over new UPI fees impacting common citizens and emphasizes the need for basic school facilities in Uttar Pradesh. Mayawati Criticizes New UPI Fees and Calls for Basic Facilities in Schools
Mayawati opposes proposed UPI charges, says additional burden will hit common people
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday expressed concern over the proposed increase in UPI charges, saying that imposing an additional financial burden on the public would ultimately hurt common people and increase their expenses. This comes as, starting October 15, India will introduce a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select person-to-merchant UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, which is to be absorbed by businesses rather than everyday consumers. Mayawati took to social media platform X and said that although the proposed system may not be officially accepted as a 'tax', giving it any other name would not change its impact on the public. After initially promoting UPI digital transactions, the government's new system of charging fees on such transactions appears to people to be akin to a profiteering capitalist tax, which is understandable and likely to cause public unease and anger, she said. While this system of imposing additional financial burden on the public is not accepted as a ax, no matter what name is given to this system, which will be implemented on October 15th, it will ultimately be the common people who will be hit hard, and their expenses will increase, Mayawati said in her post. She further said that a large section of the country's population continues to face poverty and inflation, while their children struggle with illiteracy, unemployment and uncertainty. Furthermore, it is well known that the majority of the country's population is suffering from immense poverty and skyrocketing inflation, and their children are suffering from illiteracy, unemployment, and chaos. In such a situation, it would be appropriate if the government's policies and actions are less commercial and more welfare-oriented. If the government doesn't care about the hardships and suffering of the people, then who will? she said. Mayawati also welcomed the Uttar Pradesh government's announcement to convert around 14,500 schools in the state into 'smart schools' at a cost of around Rs 300 crore. Along with this, the announcement by the UP government to convert around 14,500 schools of the state into 'smart schools' at a cost of around Rs 300 crore is a good thing, but before imparting so-called 'smart education' to the children, their basic education needs, etc., should be fulfilled, i.e., proper arrangements for a roof over the heads of school children, benches, chairs, books, toilets, playgrounds, cleanliness etc. and the government should also sympathetically consider whether all this will be possible in around Rs 2 lakh per school, she said in the post.
Dehradun traders oppose 0.4% MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2,000
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New UPI charges stir concern among Kashmir traders
Srinagar, Sep 17: The proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI payments above Rs 2,000 has triggered concern among traders in Kashmir, who fear that the move could add to the cost of running small businesses at a time when margins are already under pressure. Under the revised framework, a 0.4 per cent MDR is set to apply from October 15 to specified person-to-merchant UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. The charge will be borne by the merchant and not the customer. The fee will be capped at Rs 300 for transactions above Rs 75,000, while small merchants receiving up to Rs 1 lakh a month through UPI QR transactions are to remain exempt. The proposed change marks a departure from the zero-MDR regime that has been a major feature of UPI since its rapid expansion. While most UPI transactions will continue to remain free, the new charge is expected to affect a relatively small share of merchant transactions but a much larger proportion of their value. Industry estimates suggest transactions above Rs 2,000 account for around 4 per cent of merchant transaction volumes but about 67 per cent of transaction value. For traders in Kashmir, the concern is over the cumulative impact on businesses that already face rising rents, electricity bills, wages, taxes, compliance costs and other operating expenses. Small retailers, in particular, say even a modest charge on repeated digital transactions can eat into margins when business volumes are high but profitability remains limited. The Kashmir Traders & Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) has urged the Government of India to reconsider the proposed MDR and ensure that small and marginal traders are not adversely affected. KTMF President Mohammad Yaseen Khan said the Federation appreciated the Governments efforts to strengthen and expand the digital payment ecosystem, but maintained that the concerns of small retailers and businesses operating on thin margins could not be overlooked. For a large corporate or high-volume business, a small percentage may appear insignificant, but for a small trader working on a very narrow margin, every additional cost matters. Traders are already dealing with multiple taxes, compliance requirements, rising operational expenses, high rentals, electricity costs, staff expenses and weak consumer demand. Another transaction-related cost will only add to their burden, Khan said. He said the widespread acceptance of UPI had been built on its simplicity and zero-cost character and cautioned against measures that could discourage traders from accepting digital payments. The success of UPI has been built on its simplicity and zero-cost character. Small traders should not be discouraged from accepting digital payments because of additional transaction costs. A retailer should be encouraged to accept digital payments, not made to calculate the cost of every transaction, Khan said. KTMF has particularly sought protection for micro and small traders whose businesses depend heavily on UPI but operate with limited margins. The Federation has also sought greater clarity and a wider exemption mechanism so that genuine small businesses do not inadvertently fall outside the protection available under the new framework. Khan said the trading community had consistently supported digitalisation and formalisation of the economy, but wanted the interests of smaller businesses to be considered while framing the new payment regime. The traders community has always supported digitalisation and formalisation of the economy. We only request that the interests of the smallest trader, from the shopkeeper to the family-run retail outlet, be kept at the centre of policymaking. Their margins are already under tremendous pressure and even a small additional cost can have a disproportionate impact, he said. KTMF urged the Union Government to consult representative trade bodies before expanding or revising MDR charges and ensure that small and marginal traders remain financially viable as digital payments continue to grow.
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Google DeepMind launches institute to widen the AGI debate
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No US pressure in UPI MDR decision: Fin Min
NPCI circular offers no advantage to foreign credit cards NEW DELHI: The Finance Ministry on Thursday dismissed allegations that US pressure influenced the decision to levy a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI payments, saying the latest NPCI guidelines do not offer any advantage to international credit cards over RuPay on []
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In the age of UPI, cash still going strong as circulation growth picks up
Cash in circulation rises 12.5% as UPI grows, raising concerns that MDR could slow the shift to digital payments
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UPI MDR will apply to specified P2M transactions above 2,000 from 15 October. While the charge is levied on merchants, the government has warned that passing it on to consumers would constitute a criminal offence. Heres what the law says.
Retailers are strongly opposing a proposed merchant discount rate on UPI payments. This new charge will significantly impact their already very thin net profit margins. Industry associations are petitioning the finance ministry to scrap the proposed transaction fee. They highlight that this fee will erode the survival margins of many small businesses. The proposed charge is set to be implemented from October fifteenth.
Indians may already be paying the price of taking UPI global By K Raveendran Indias decision to end the zero-charge regime for a significant segment of merchant payments over the Unified Payments Interface has introduced an awkward contradiction into one of the Narendra Modi governments most frequently advertised technology achievements. Only days after [] The post UPI fee tests Modi Govts digital payments success narrative appeared first on Northlines .
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Banks and payment aggregators have been told not to pass the levy on to consumers as government seeks to prevent a shift to cash.
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The petitioner has alleged lack of transparency and safeguards, while seeking suspension of the framework or reconsideration after consultation and impact assessment.
Can shopkeepers charge extra for UPI payments from October 15? 7 questions answered
The charge will be borne by eligible merchants, not customers, and banks have been advised to ensure merchants do not pass the cost on to consumers. Small merchants and UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 will continue to remain exempt under the new framework.
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BJP Leader Criticizes Congress for Hypocrisy Over UPI Charges
BJPs Guru Prakash slams Congress for its delayed response to UPI charges, highlighting alleged double standards in their approach. BJP Leader Criticizes Congress for Hypocrisy Over UPI Charges
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The introduction of MDR is a step in protecting Indias sovereignty in electronic payment ecosystem, says FinMin
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Hooda Calls For Scrapping Of UPI Payment Fees
Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has criticised the newly introduced fees on UPI payments, stating they will lead to increased inflation for the common man. He dismissed government claims that customers would not be burdened, arguing that merchants would pass on the costs. Hooda demanded the immediate withdrawal of these fees, highlighting that the government's move contradicts its 'Digital India' initiative.
UPI MDR: Ministry Allays Fears On Cash, Inflation
The Finance Ministry has clarified that the 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, effective October 15, is not expected to increase cash transactions or cause inflation. The ministry also dismissed allegations of US pressure influencing the decision, asserting that the policy aims to promote RuPay credit cards within the UPI ecosystem, and a monitoring mechanism will ensure the MDR burden is not passed on to consumers.
UPI Is About To Change: Groww, BharatPe, MobiKwik Among 20 Firms Back New Fee
Around 20 senior executives and founders of Indian fintech companies such as Groww, BharatPe, MobiKwik, and Fam met NPCI CEO Dilip Asbe virtually on September 17 to deliberate on the proposal of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) in regard to transactions using
OPINION | UPI charges: Who will pay?
The Centre has clarified that the decision on UPI MDR (merchant discount rate) will be implemented from October 15 and there will be no roll-back.
How New UPI Rules Impact Large Merchant Payments
Industry body Assocham has welcomed the new UPI framework for large-value merchant transactions, effective October 15. This framework introduces a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on person-to-merchant UPI payments exceeding Rs 2,000, with a cap of Rs 300 for transactions over Rs 75,000. The move aims to enhance UPI sustainability, support innovation, and mitigate fraud, while protecting small merchants and ensuring most everyday transactions remain free.
UPI MDR: India Rejects US Pressure Claims
The Finance Ministry has refuted allegations that US pressure influenced the decision to levy a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI payments. The ministry clarified that the NPCI guidelines prioritise RuPay credit cards on UPI to promote domestic alternatives and ensure a self-sustaining revenue model for smaller domestic companies, countering claims of favouring foreign payment providers.
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Starting from October 2026, a new Merchant Discount Rate framework will be introduced for specific UPI transactions. This framework is designed to categorize rates according to merchant industry types and transaction amounts. Fortunately, most daily UPI payments and small vendor transactions will still be exempt from these fees, allowing individuals to continue enjoying unlimited free UPI transactions without any limitations.
Govt to ensure merchants absorb UPI MDR charges, not pass them to consumers: Sources
Amid opposition demands to roll back the 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI payments, government sources on Thursday said the decision followed due consideration, and the government will closely monitor implementation to ensure merchants do not pass the charges on to consumers. Efforts will be made to plug gaps in enforcement. Govt has held discussions with payment aggregators. Govt will closely monitor effective implementation to ensure that merchants do not pass on the charges to consumers, sources were quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
BharatPe Endorses UPI MDR Framework Amidst Industry Debate
Fintech firm BharatPe has publicly supported the government's new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for UPI merchant transactions, which introduces a 0.4% fee on transfers over Rs 2,000. The company has also distanced itself from its former co-founder Ashneer Grover's strong criticism of these changes, stating his remarks are personal and do not reflect BharatPe's official position. BharatPe believes the new framework will strengthen digital payment economics while protecting consumers and small merchants.
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BharatPe On UPI Fee: A New Era For Digital Payments
Fintech company BharatPe has expressed strong support for the government's new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for UPI merchant transactions, which introduces a 0.4% fee on transfers exceeding Rs 2,000. The company explicitly distanced itself from critical remarks made by its former co-founder Ashneer Grover, clarifying that his views do not represent BharatPe's stance. BharatPe CEO Nalin Negi highlighted that the framework aims to strengthen digital payment economics, protect consumers and small merchants, and expand adoption in underserved markets, with most transactions remaining unaffected.
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Gehlot Links UPI Charges To US Influence, Criticises Centre
Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has criticised the Centre for introducing a 0.4% charge on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, alleging the decision was influenced by pressure from the United States and its payment companies like Visa and Mastercard. He highlighted a perceived shift in the government's stance on Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for UPI, claiming it would ultimately burden consumers and small businesses while benefiting American firms.
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Balancing Security and Rising Costs in UPI MDR Changes: CII President
CII President R. Mukundan emphasizes the need for balance between security and costs in UPI transaction changes. Balancing Security and Rising Costs in UPI MDR Changes: CII President
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Iceland-based Treble raises $18 million for its voice simulation platform
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