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October 13, 2026
NPCI defers 0.4% UPI merchant fee until after Diwali
Festive relief for retailers as UPI MDR rollout moves beyond Diwali: NPCI to notify a date later
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September 28, 2026
‘Is it a tax or fee?’ SC asks Centre to explain MDR on UPI payments
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre, RBI, and NPCI to file an affidavit explaining the factual basis behind the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments above ₹2,000
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September 22, 2026
Is Apple Pay ready for tap-to-pay India debut next month? Here is what we know
Exclusive agency report says Apple Pay eyes October India launch with Axis Bank for credit cards
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September 18, 2026
Will customers have to pay MDR for UPI payments? Centre to ensure charge impacts only merchants
The new UPI MDR charge on merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 has raised concerns, prompting the government to hold talks with stakeholders
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September 17, 2026
FACT CHECK: Will merchants have to pay new 18% GST on top of UPI MDR fee? Centre clarifies
The Centre has also rejected claims by the Opposition that the newly introduced MDR fee on UPI transactions was brought in due to external pressure, calling these 'false and misleading'
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September 16, 2026
UPI MDR fee: Govt refuses to back down despite Opposition pressure; matter reaches SC
The Congress sharply criticised the move, calling it "UPI tax" allegedly imposed under US pressure. Government has vehemently denied these claims, refusing any rollback and stating the fee is crucial for the UPI ecosystem's sustainability
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September 16, 2026
MDR fee rules: Will you need cash for petrol now? Pumps warn of stopping UPI for purchases over ₹2,000
This comes after the new MDR rules stipulate a flat ₹5 charge on merchants when customers pay more than ₹2,000 for certain essential services, such as railways, fuel, and telecom
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September 16, 2026
The economics behind UPI MDR fee: Why free access and cost recovery must coexist
The annual cost of maintaining UPI is estimated at around ₹20,000 crore, necessitating a move away from indefinite subsidies
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September 16, 2026
The UPI MDR fee: A windfall for banks, a new cost for businesses
The UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) implementation from October 15 is expected to generate substantial profits for the banking sector and Third-Party Application Providers (TPAPs)
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September 15, 2026
UPI payments above Rs 2000 may be charged fees. Which merchants will new MDR affect?
Banks and system providers cannot charge fees on UPI and Rupay debit card transactions up to Rs 2000, as per a finance ministry notification. Here is how the rule applies to merchants
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August 25, 2026
UPI is bigger than ever—but is India’s digital payment ecosystem secure enough?
India has built remarkable scale in digital payments. The next challenge is to build equal resilience around that scale
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August 21, 2026
OPINION | UPI’s next phase must be built on trust, sustainability and fair cost-sharing
The government is introducing a calibrated Merchant Discount Rate for large merchants to fund critical investments in cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and system reliability, while protecting small merchants and person-to-person transactions
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August 10, 2026
How will UPI MDR affect your mutual funds and equity investments?
Wealth management platforms could be impacted by the proposed amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, which introduces a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for UPI and credit card payments
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August 08, 2026
Will UPI payments be charged? Govt clarifies amid speculation over MDR rates
The finance ministry on August 8 clarified what would change and what would stay the same in UPI transactions as it prepares to pass the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Parliament
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May 12, 2026
The consent trap: Why India’s digital citizens deserve real choice in the AI age | OPINION
Rapid digital revolution seems to have normalised vast personal data collection, necessitating a focus on transparency, accountability, and genuine user agency for all
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April 25, 2026
RBI shuts down Paytm Payments Bank: Is your Paytm app affected?
India’s apex bank to approach High Court for winding-up petition, but your deposits are reportedly safe, and your Paytm app still works
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March 31, 2026
From UPI security to PF withdrawals, what changes from April 1
From tax-free income up to Rs 12 lakh to stricter UPI security and new PF rules, these reforms will directly impact everyday life
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March 28, 2026
New ‘Payments Vision 2028’ by RBI: Scammer’s bank to share blame in online fraud?
Apex bank’s outline for India’s payments ecosystem includes ‘shared responsibility framework’, payments switching service, and more
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March 11, 2026
RBI clears CRED to become payments aggregator
Dreamplug Paytech Solutions was featured in apex lender’s latest Payment Aggregator (PA) licensee list
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February 16, 2026
UPI goes global at India AI Summit: NPCI’s ‘One World’ wallet lets foreign delegates use scan and pay in India
No cash, no Indian bank account, no problem—new UPI app for international delegates at India AI Impact Summit 2026
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November 07, 2025
Kotak Bank’s latest SMS alert charges open a can of ‘class’ worms; charge ‘lowest in industry’, says bank
If you are an Indian with a bank account, now would be the right time to check if you are getting charges for ‘mandatory’ SMS alerts
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October 15, 2025
Paytm streamlines group ops: Strategic restructuring in line with RBI norms
One 97 acquires majority stake in Paytm Financial Services, moves offline merchant payments business to Paytm Payments Services
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October 07, 2025
UPI unleashes next-gen features: Biometric payments, Aadhaar PINs and more for faster transactions
UPI enhancements are set to revolutionise digital payments in India, with NPCI introducing biometric authentication, multi-signatory accounts, and Aadhaar-based face authentication for PINs
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September 30, 2025
Brazil’s UPI-like digital payment system is annoying Trump
PIX, the Brazilian version of UPI, has caught the attention of US President Donald Trump after it tilted the market against Visa and Mastercard
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August 16, 2025
OPINION | Taxing UPI payments: A short-sighted move that could choke India’s digital economy
India's UPI system is a global success story, empowering millions with free digital payments. However, a potential transaction tax threatens to derail this progress, risking economic contraction, reduced financial inclusion, and a return to cash
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