GENERAL16 Sept 2026
Govt holds firm on UPI MDR as Opposition mounts pressure for rollback
The Finance Ministry has refused to roll back the new UPI merchant fee, called MDR, and denied that US pressure played any role in it. Opposition parties and trader groups are now asking the government to reconsider the charge. If you accept UPI payments at your shop, this fee still applies to you. Wait for further updates before changing your pricing.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Finance Ministry has rejected claims that US pressure was behind the new UPI merchant fee, known as MDR.
- Opposition parties and trader groups are demanding that the new merchant fee be reconsidered.
- The government is holding firm on UPI MDR despite the growing pressure for a rollback.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Keep an eye on official Finance Ministry announcements about UPI MDR before you rework your payment charges or customer pricing, and check with your CA if this fee affects your margins.
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