Retailers Express Concern Over New UPI MDR Charges
The Retailers Association of India (RAI) has voiced concerns that the government's new 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Ra
The debate over UPI transaction fees reignites as the government announces merchant charges on transactions over 2,000.
UPI MDR Row: Opposition Cries 'American Imperialism'
Opposition parties, including Congress, TMC, and RJD, have strongly criticised the government's decision to impose a 0.4
UPI MDR opens new revenue pool for PSPs; sharing formula key
Step towards a sustainable payments ecosystem, says a market player
RSS Affiliate Asks Government To Reconsider UPI MDR
The RSS-affiliated Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has urged the government to reconsider imposing a merchant discount rate
'Tax maximisation' or a 'much-needed step'? Verdict split on UPI MDR
UPI MDR has sparked a debate among major fintech players, with some calling it necessary for sustainability while others
NPCIs new UPI MDR framework from 15 October will impose a 0.4% charge on select merchant transactions above 2,000, but c
UPI MDR from Oct 15: Will your SIP, automated insurance payments cost more?
The payment method matters: One-time UPI transactions and automated mandates will be treated differently under the new f
UPI MDR: CMS Info Systems And Other ATM Related Stocks Soar Up To 10%. Know why
CMS Info Systems jumped as high as 7.22% to Rs 239 apiece, while Radiant Cash Management soared 10.03% to a high of Rs 3
Indian Finance Ministry Dismisses Claims of Foreign Interference in UPI MDR Implementation
The Finance Ministry refutes claims of foreign influence in UPIs Merchant Discount Rate, affirming Indias independent di
'No Guarantee Customers Will Trade': Zerodha's Nithin Kamath Flags UPI MDR Risk For Brokers
If brokers have to bear a UPI cost every time clients move money into their accounts regardless of whether they trade, K
UPI MDR: Paytm CEO Calls It 'Robin Hood' Approach, Says It Protects Small Merchants
Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma said that bringing larger payments under a charge structure, while keeping sm
Who has to pay MDR on UPI and who stands to gain the most? | Explained
What is the new UPI MDR system? Who will have to pay the charges? Which transactions will remain free? How much could ba
Run a small shop? How to check whether UPI MDR applies to you
UPI payments above 2,000 will attract a merchant fee for eligible businesses from October 15. Here's how small shopkeepe
UPI MDR 'inevitable' amid surge in digital payment adoption, says Zerodha's Nithin Kamath
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath on Wednesday backed the recently introduced Merchant D
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath said the new UPI MDR framework may not make economic sense for investing and broking, where cu
UPI MDR explained: How new charges compare with debit, credit cards
Credit cards can cost merchants 1.5-2.5%, while debit cards can cost up to 0.9%; new UPI MDR is capped at Rs 300
From October 15, MDR will apply to select UPI person-to-merchant payments above Rs 2,000, but not to all such transactio
UPI MDR changes: Govt debunks 'foreign influence' claims
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Finance Ministry on Wednesday debunked claims which suggested that the MDR chang
'Inevitable, more competition': Nithin Kamath backs UPI MDR but flags cost burden for brokers
Nithin Kamath, Zerodha co-founder, backed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI, calling it inevitable and saying it could
What will happen to investors on digital broking platform? INDmoney CEO responds to UPI MDR charges
What would it cost to run an investment app that adds 200 crore to wallets for stock and derivative trading / invested i
Paytm stock hits 52-week high after NPCI introduces UPI MDR
The stock opened sharply higher at 1,830 and has seen heavy trading volume of over 1.09 crore shares worth 1,956 crore s
Modi Govt Accused Of US Appeasement Over UPI MDR Fee
The Congress party has strongly criticised the Modi government's decision to introduce a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MD
Paytm wins, but ATM also wins! Why CMS Info Systems shares jumped 7% on UPI MDR
CMS Info Systems shares rose on Wednesday after the government announced MDR on select UPI transactions above Rs 2,000,
UPI MDR charges: What general users need to know about the new rules
New UPI MDR rules will apply to select merchant transactions, but consumers can continue using UPI for daily payments, Q
UPI MDR: Brokerages estimate annual industry revenue pool of up to Rs 20,000 crore
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI payments could create an annual r
UPI MDR: PhonePe's CEO Sameer Nigam Says 96% Of Transactions Will Remain Free
PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam stated that 96% of UPI transactions will remain free after the introduction of a 0.4% MDR on tr
RBI Says New UPI MDR Framework Will Strengthen Digital Payments Ecosystem
The Reserve Bank of India has said the latest changes to UPI payments are aimed at making the digital payment system fin
UPI MDR from October 15: Will your mutual fund SIP, insurance premium or OTT AutoPay get costlier?
UPI will introduce MDR on select merchant payments above 2,000 from 15 October, but the new charge does not apply unifor
UPI MDR Impact: Paytm, Pine Labs To Get Earnings Boost, Banks Biggest Winners, Say Brokerages
UPI MDR could materially boost payment-industry earnings. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, UBS and Citi estimate the reven
Businesses divided on UPI MDR; retailers wary, quick commerce unfazed
Distributors flag concerns over the new UPI merchant charges, while quick-commerce firms expect limited impact as most t
UPI MDR: RBI Explains New Transaction Fee
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has endorsed the introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions exce
UPI MDR seen as sustenance fee, not windfall; small merchants remain shielded
A new merchant discount rate will fund UPI's expanding infrastructure costs. Large value person-to-merchant transactions
UPI MDR charges from October 15: Who will pay on transactions above 2,000?
UPI payments above 2,000 to certain merchants will attract a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.4% from October 15. But w
NSE expects short-term impact on transaction volumes from UPI MDR charges
The new framework marks a significant shift in the pricing structure for large digital merchant payments after years of
New UPI MDR Framework From Oct 15: All You Need To Know | FAQs
UPI will introduce a 0.4% MDR on P2M transactions above 2,000 from October 15, 2026, while keeping consumer and small-va
New UPI MDR rules explained: Will you pay more? What it means for users like you and me
UPI remains free for person-to-person payments under new MDR rules. Here's what changes for merchant payments and what i
To reduce their dependence on banks, payment aggregators have pressured the government to share directly in merchant fee
Payment aggregators push for fixed and direct share of UPI MDR
The demand is likely to draw resistance, as payment aggregators are not direct members of the UPI network run by the NPC
Selective UPI MDR Will Need Reliable Merchant Intelligence, Not Just a Pricing Rule
Selective UPI MDR Will Need Reliable Merchant Intelligence, Not Just a Pricing Rule
MDR on UPI payments: Six rules govt must settle before charges can start
The Bill opens the door to selective UPI MDR, but leaves the operating details undecided. Here are six questions the fin
UPI MDR debate: Why 2,000 is in focus and what it means for users
The government has not notified 2,000 as an MDR threshold, but the existing incentive framework and transaction data exp
MDR in future only on limited merchant transactions above a threshold: FM
FM says any future UPI MDR will apply only to high-value merchant transactions, while consumers and small merchants will
Charges On UPI Transactions? RBI Governor Says 'Costs Have To Be Paid By Someone'
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled changes to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act in Parliament, which op