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UPI Charges May Change | New MDR Rules Explained | Will Consumers and Merchants ...

9 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

9 August 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

India

◆ Source

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◆ Verified

Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

India is considering changes to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) fee structure by allowing the introduction of nominal Merchant Discount Rates (MDR) on certain merchant transactions, while person-to-person payments are expected to remain free.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 6 sources have reported it between 5 Aug 2026 and 17 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Introducing MDR fees on UPI merchant transactions shifts market economics in Indian digital payments. You should assess cost structures and pricing for merchant clients who could soon face new fees.

◆ Coverage

6 sources · first reported 5 Aug 2026 · latest 17 Aug 2026

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