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New UPI Merchant Fee Ignites Fierce Political Debate
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
India has introduced a 0.4% fee on UPI merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 starting October 15, sparking a political debate between Congress and BJP over its economic impact and government transparency. The government clarified that this fee is charged to merchants only, not customers, protecting small vendors and personal transfers.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 19 sources have reported it between 7 Aug 2026 and 15 Sep 2026.
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Your Indian fintech offering must now factor in merchant transaction fees shaping pricing and merchant relations. This opens negotiation windows for new payments models targeting merchants beyond Rs 2,000, who now bear explicit costs.
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19 sources · first reported 7 Aug 2026 · latest 15 Sep 2026
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