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Parliament clears taxation bill, Sitharaman says UPI transactions to remain free for consumers
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's Parliament has passed the Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill, which legally insulates UPI transactions from income tax and confirms that UPI payments will remain free for consumers. The bill also allows the government to alter the zero-MDR framework for UPI and RuPay, aiming to boost international investment and domestic manufacturing.
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Your UPI-based fintech solutions now benefit from confirmed zero transaction fees for consumers and legal clarity on tax separation. Act quickly to capitalise on government support for digital payments as this opens room for scaling without burdening users with fees.
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