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Fintech stocks decline as MDR on UPI likely to be deferred to January 1
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Fusion42 · 9 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Shares of Indian fintech companies like Paytm, MobiKwik, and Pine Labs fell after reports emerged that the introduction of the merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, initially scheduled for October 15, is likely deferred to January 1, 2027. The deferment aims to keep UPI payments free for merchants through the festive season, delaying potential annual revenue of ₹15,000–20,600 crore for the digital payments ecosystem.
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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The delay in MDR on UPI payments extends a no-cost window for your merchant customers during peak sales months. If you rely on MDR revenue, you need to adjust your forecasts and explore alternative income sources until January.
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31 sources · first reported 15 Sep 2026 · latest 9 Oct 2026
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