Government may bring back UPI MDR for large merchants: Who could be affected? | Mint

India's government is considering reintroducing Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) fees on UPI transactions for large merchants, reversing a zero-MDR policy that has been in place. This regulatory shift would directly impact fintech payment platforms, aggregators, and large retailers who currently process UPI payments at zero cost.

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