CPI(ML) Slams New UPI MDR Framework As 'UPI Tax'

CPI(ML) Slams New UPI MDR Framework As 'UPI Tax'

CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya has strongly criticised the newly introduced Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI transactions, labelling it a "UPI tax" and demanding its immediate rollback. He drew parallels with demonetisation, arguing that the new framework would negatively impact small shopkeepers, MSMEs, and ordinary citizens by increasing prices.

UPI MDR row: Naveen Patnaik seeks protection of common man, small traders - OrissaPOST

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik Friday raised concerns over the recently announced 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions above Rs 2,000, stating that the interests of the common man and small traders such as […]

Naveen Patnaik seeks protection of common man, small traders amid UPI MDR row

Bhubaneswar, Sep 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik on Friday raised concerns over the recently announced 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate... - Social News XYZ

Common Man and Small Traders' Interests Should Be Protected on UPI: Naveen Patnaik, Watch

Bhubaneswar: BJD President and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Friday said that the interests of the common man and small traders should be protected amid the ongoing debate over UPI transactions. Patnaik made the remarks after arriving in Bhubaneswar on Friday. Speaking to reporters at the Biju Patnaik International Airport, he was asked for […]

"Protect Common Man & Small Traders": Naveen Patnaik Targets Govt Over UPI Rules

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, arrived in Bhubaneswar today after concluding a 10-day visit to Delhi. Upon landing at the Biju Patnaik International Airport, Patnaik raised concerns regarding the new UPI transaction charges, emphasising that the welfare of everyday citizens and small business owners must remain a priority. When […] The post “Protect Common Man & Small Traders”: Naveen Patnaik Targets Go…

Mayawati opposes proposed UPI charges, says additional burden could hit common people

New Delhi, September 18, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday opposed the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI transactions, saying any additional financial burden associated with digital payments could ultimately affect common people and increase their expenses. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced a […]