Hidden risks of UPI Autopay: Nykaa AVP's LinkedIn post sparks debate about free trials

A viral LinkedIn post from a Nykaa executive has ignited a debate in India over the use of the UPI Autopay feature for free trials, which can automatically convert to paid subscriptions without clear user visibility or easy cancellation, leading to unexpected charges.

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