6 August 2026 at 12:11 am
Summary
Bernstein suggests that UPI users will likely remain unaffected even if a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is introduced, with large merchants expected to bear a 30-40 bps fee, while small merchants and low-value transactions may be exempt. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated it is too early to comment on the matter.
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