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Govt Mulls MDR On High-Value UPI Transactions, Tiered Incentives For UPI Self-Sustainability
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Indian government is considering restoring Merchant Discount Rates (MDR) on high-value UPI transactions or merchants with high turnover, along with a tiered incentive model to reduce government subsidies over time, aiming to ensure the financial sustainability of the UPI payment ecosystem.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 40 sources have reported it between 19 Jul 2026 and 22 Aug 2026.
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You must plan for user growth with a more costly UPI infrastructure as India likely reinstates fees on high-value transactions. Your revenue model and customer acquisition tactics will need urgent adjustment to thrive under reduced government support.
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40 sources · first reported 19 Jul 2026 · latest 22 Aug 2026
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