GENERAL21 Sept 2026
98% transactions to remain unaffected by MDR on UPI: HDFC Securities
HDFC Securities says about 98% of UPI transactions will stay unaffected by MDR, the fee merchants pay on digital payments. Separately, Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust sold a 2% stake in Lenskart Solutions through a block deal on Monday, valued at roughly ₹2,391 crore. For most small businesses, everyday UPI collections continue as before, so no immediate change is needed.
Key Statutory Highlights
- HDFC Securities says about 98% of UPI transactions will remain unaffected by MDR.
- Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust sold a 2% stake in Lenskart Solutions through a block deal on Monday.
- That block deal was worth about ₹2,391 crore.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you accept UPI payments, no immediate change is required based on this report; just keep watching for any official update on merchant charges before you change your pricing or systems.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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