India's UPI MDR Policy Independent, Not Due To Foreign Influence: Finance Ministry
September 16, 2026
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The Finance Ministry has clarified that the decision to impose a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 was made independently, refuting claims of foreign influence. The ministry stated the policy aims to build a self-sustaining
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