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Wire · operational-macro

UPI will remain free for consumers, small merchants unaffected by MDR debate: Industry body

8 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

8 August 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

India

◆ Source

Read at brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com →

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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The industry body confirmed that UPI transactions will remain free for consumers, and small merchants will not be affected by the ongoing merchant discount rate (MDR) debate in India.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The confirmation that UPI will stay free for consumers and small merchants clears uncertainty for payment startups targeting micro-merchants. You can focus on building user acquisition without fearing new charges will deter small merchant adoption.

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1 source · 8 Aug 2026

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FintechUPIMDRdigital-paymentsfintech-regulationIndia