UPI MDR Implementation Delayed Until After Diwali
NPCI has deferred the MDR on select UPI transactions until after Diwali, affecting implementation dates.
Read moreDetailsNPCI has deferred the MDR on select UPI transactions until after Diwali, affecting implementation dates.
Read moreDetailsThe Supreme Court has declined to stay the October 15 rollout of the new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework.
Read moreDetailsPhonePe crossed 11 billion monthly transactions in August, while Google Pay neared 8 billion, NPCI reports.
Read moreDetailsNPCI introduces 0.4% MDR on P2M UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, effective from Oct 15, 2026.
Read moreDetailsThe Centre has specified that banks cannot impose charges on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 or RuPay debit cards.
Read moreDetailsPhonePe retained its dominance in UPI with 10.86 billion transactions, holding 45.89% of the volume.
Read moreDetailsThe Centre introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, allowing flexible electronic payment modes.
Read moreDetailsUPI recorded 23.66 billion transactions in July 2026, worth Rs 29.88 lakh crore, surpassing previous records.
Read moreDetailsWhatsApp processed 150.48 million UPI transactions in June, overtaking CRED's 141.78 million.
Read moreDetailsPhonePe clarified that inactive wallet fees won't impact linked bank accounts or UPI transactions.
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