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SC to Hear Plea Challenging 0.4% MDR on UPI Payments Above Rs 2000 on Monday

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27 September 2026

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Fintech

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India

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Fusion42 · 27 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear a plea challenging the 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) imposed on UPI payments exceeding Rs 2,000. This case could impact the cost structure of digital payments in India significantly.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 45 sources have reported it between 19 Jul 2026 and 5 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The Supreme Court case on MDR could reshape UPI costs, forcing you to prepare for changes in transaction fees or customer charges in India’s payment market.

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45 sources · first reported 19 Jul 2026 · latest 5 Oct 2026

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