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India's payment firms jump as UPI fee boosts revenue outlook
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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's payments authority introduced a 0.4% fee on select person-to-merchant UPI transactions above 2,000 rupees starting October 15, boosting revenue outlook for major payment firms like Paytm and Yes Bank.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 37 sources have reported it between 20 Jul 2026 and 3 Oct 2026.
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You must reassess your revenue models as the new UPI fee injects direct monetisation into large transaction volumes. Payment platforms now have a firmer footing to negotiate market dominance and pricing strategies.
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37 sources · first reported 20 Jul 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026
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