Tag Archives: Merchant Discount Rate
Govt functionary argues Chidambaram, 4 other Congress MPs backed UPI: A practical reader guide
The Congress on Thursday (September 17, 2026) accused the Modi government of trying to use [...]
Sep
“Also, the truth is that we often fail to properly appreciate things: A practical reader guide
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday appeared to back the decision to [...]
Sep
“Some claims suggest the change is due to foreign influence: A practical reader guide
The Union finance ministry on Wednesday clarified that no foreign influence was behind the decision [...]
Sep
Retailers’ body on new UPI merchant fee — ‘Think twice about: A practical reader guide
As the government moves to end free UPI payments after six years with 0.4% Merchant [...]
Sep
Petition in Supreme Court argues scrap new UPI merchant fees; may: A practical reader guide
A petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Wednesday, challenging the Centre’s newly notified [...]
Sep
There is no question of a rethink on the issue of imposition of 0.4%: A practical reader guide
There is no question of a rethink on the issue of imposition of 0.4% MDR [...]
Sep
RSS affiliate opposes proposed MDR on UPI transactions above ₹2,000: A practical reader guide
Ashwani Mahajan, co-convener of the Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), the economic wing of the Rashtriya [...]
Sep
‘Goal to build…’ — Centre debunks ‘external pressure’ myth over: A practical reader guide
The government on Wednesday debunked claims that its decision to levy Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) [...]
Sep
If you pay a merchant ₹ 5,000 through UPI, the new MDR does not mean: A practical reader guide
With the new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework coming into effect for certain high-value UPI [...]
Sep
Because of the excise and tax….End of the day who pays, we pay ₹: A practical reader guide
Entrepreneur Ashneer Grover on Tuesday reacted to the recent announcement of a merchant charge on [...]
Sep