Indian payments firms oppose one-click UPI checkout proposal, citing competition risks

Indian payments firms including Paytm have opposed a regulatory proposal for one-click UPI checkout functionality, arguing it would reduce their competitive advantage and customer switching costs. The opposition signals a regulatory battle over payment rails architecture in India's fintech market.

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