Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate on selected UPI transactions, alleging that the government altered its zero-MDR policy under pressure from the United States. The government has rejected the characterisation
The Reserve Bank of India has backed the introduction of a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on larger UPI merchant payments, saying the change will strengthen the long-term sustainability of India’s digital payments ecosystem. The revised framework will take effect from October 15, 2026. UPI Payments Above ₹2,000 Face 0.4% MDR Under the new structure, person-to-merchant […]








