
Economy9/18/2026
Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) and the Shift in UPI Pricing for UPSC
Effective October 2026, the introduction of a 0.4% MDR on Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI transactions above ₹2,000 marks a significant shift in India's digital public infrastructure (DPI) policy, while ensuring 96% of merchant transactions remain free.
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