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New UPI Charges May Be Delayed. Traders Write To Finance Minister, Seek Festive ...
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Fusion42 · 10 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Trader organisations in India have requested the Finance Minister to delay the implementation of the new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI transactions from October 15 to January 1, 2027, citing merchant confusion. The MDR of 0.4% applies to person-to-merchant UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 with a cap of Rs 300, although over 95% of UPI transactions remain exempt.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 31 sources have reported it between 15 Sep 2026 and 9 Oct 2026.
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UPI transaction fees have met pushback that could open a short-term opportunity for founders in payment solutions by expanding merchant support before charges kick in. You can step in to clarify fees and build trust among merchants now while the final rules are still pending.
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31 sources · first reported 15 Sep 2026 · latest 9 Oct 2026
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