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UPI for mutual funds: Benefits, limits and impact of new MDR explained

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) enables convenient investment in mutual funds through instant payments and SIPs. Investors appreciate UPI for its ability to process transactions 24/7 and avoid manual input. Recently, a 0.02% merchant discount rate was introduced on certain UPI transactions, affecting one-time investments. However, SIPs under UPI AutoPay remain exempt from this fee, easing investor concerns.

23 Sep 2026 7:29 am