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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 will introduce a 0.4% fee on select person-to-merchant UPI transactions above 2,000 rupees starting October 15, boosting revenue outlook for payment firms like Paytm and Mobikwik.
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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The government has opened a direct revenue stream from UPI transactions, improving unit economics for payment firms like Paytm and Mobikwik. You need to adjust your pricing and growth models to factor in this new fee income starting mid-October.
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37 sources · first reported 20 Jul 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026
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