MDR charges on UPI payments will be implemented post-Diwali, says NPCI
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Summary
Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select Person-to-Merchant UPI transactions shall be implemented post-Diwali immediately on a date to be notified separately, says NPCI
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedTuesday, 13 October 2026
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
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NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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