The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has called on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to roll back the proposed UPI MDR on high-value merchant payments. From October 15, 2026, a 0.4% MDR will be levied on eligible person-to-merchant UPI transactions above INR 2,000 with a ceiling of INR 300.
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