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UPI Payment Charges: President approves Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill ...
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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Indian Parliament has passed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act allowing the government to impose charges on certain digital payment transactions such as UPI, while assuring ordinary users will not directly pay fees. Additionally, the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act aims to boost domestic electronics manufacturing by extending tax benefits for foreign companies until 2040-41.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 18 Aug 2026 and 19 Aug 2026.
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You face rising costs as merchants could pass UPI transaction charges to consumers, shifting digital payment economics and possibly slowing adoption. This acts as a market gatekeeper moment—prepare to address merchant concerns and explore alternative payment models.
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2 sources · first reported 18 Aug 2026 · latest 19 Aug 2026
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