Urdu Conclave 2026

MDR

New UPI MDR rules could create a revenue opportunity of up to Rs 20,000 crore for banks and digital payment companies annually.

The Centre has clarified that person-to-person UPI transactions will remain free, while possible merchant charges under the new law are yet to be finalised.

The government said UPI payments will remain free for consumers, while any future MDR would apply only to select merchant transactions.

The government has proposed allowing MDR on high-value UPI and RuPay transactions through amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act.

Shares of One97 Communications Ltd, the parent company of Paytm, dipped slightly on Tuesday after a massive trade involving 1.7 crore shares.