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Selective UPI MDR Will Need Reliable Merchant Intelligence, Not Just a Pricing Rule
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's recent legislative changes enable modification of the zero Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, prompting debates on implementing a selective MDR framework that requires precise and current merchant intelligence to ensure fair application and risk management.
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 need to prepare your fintech platform for stricter merchant verification and classification rules as India looks set to modify zero MDR on UPI transactions. Expect scrutiny on merchant data quality to become a gating factor in payment acceptance and compliance processes.
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40 sources · first reported 19 Jul 2026 · latest 22 Aug 2026
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