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UPI Could Create A Rs 22000 Crore Revenue Pool. Here's Who Stands To Gain

Published

15 September 2026

Topic

operational-macro

Sectors

Fintech

Geography

India

Source

Read at ndtvprofit.com

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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Bernstein projects that a revised Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 40 basis points on UPI transactions in India could generate a Rs 22,000 crore revenue pool by FY28, with banks capturing Rs 14,000 crore and third-party payment application providers earning a significant share.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 42 sources have reported it between 19 Jul 2026 and 16 Sep 2026.

◆ The Wire takeaway

The revised MDR framework opens a largescale revenue opportunity for Indian payment firms this year. You must position your product or partnership strategy now to secure a share of UPI's growing revenue pool.

Coverage

42 sources · first reported 19 Jul 2026 · latest 16 Sep 2026

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