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No UPI Day On October 2: Mobile Retailers To Protest Over MDR Charges
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Fintech
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India
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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Mobile retailers in India plan to boycott UPI transactions on October 2 to protest the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges they incur on digital payments.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You face rising costs due to MDR charges pushing retailers to halt UPI payments temporarily. Assess alternative payment options or negotiate fees immediately to avoid losing transaction flow.
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1 source · 28 Sep 2026
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