A fresh political row has erupted over the future of UPI payments after discussions around a possible Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on higher-value transactions. Rahul Gandhi has criticised the government, warning that even if the charge is formally imposed on merchants, businesses could potentially pass the additional cost on to consumers through higher prices.The government, however, maintains that consumers will...
Rahul Gandhi Accuses Government of Sneaking in MDR on UPI Transactions Over ₹2000 | News18
A fresh political row has erupted over the future of UPI payments after discussions around a possible Merchant Discount ...
By Dhallo News · September 15, 2026 at 1:25 PM IST

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