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SC to hear on Monday plea challenging imposition of MDR on UPI payments above Rs ...

27 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

27 September 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

◆ Geography

India

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Fusion42 · 28 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear a plea challenging the imposition of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments above Rs 2,000, a regulatory decision affecting digital payments.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 45 sources have reported it between 19 Jul 2026 and 5 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a possible shift in payment cost structures as the Supreme Court debates MDR charges on UPI payments over Rs 2,000. This could open pricing strategies or complicate merchant fee models if the verdict goes against current rules.

◆ Coverage

45 sources · first reported 19 Jul 2026 · latest 5 Oct 2026

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