Tag Archive: UPI
Supreme Court to hear plea against proposed UPI payment charges today
The Supreme Court will hear a PIL today challenging the proposed 0.4 per cent MDR on certain person-to-merchant UPI payments above Rs 2,000.
September 28, 2026
Apple Pay prepares for India launch with Axis Bank support
Apple is preparing to launch Apple Pay in India, with Reuters reporting that Axis Bank credit cards may be supported in the initial phase in October 2026.
September 23, 2026
Proposed UPI Charge Spurs Cash Demand at Some Petrol Pumps
The proposed MDR on UPI payments above ₹2,000 for fuel transactions has raised concerns among petrol pump dealers, with some customers shifting to cash.
September 19, 2026
Scindia Responds to Rahul Gandhi’s UPI MDR Claims
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has responded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the Centre’s new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework...
September 17, 2026
Ashneer Grover Questions Government Over UPI MDR on Large Merchant Payments
Ashneer Grover has questioned the government over MDR on large UPI merchant transactions, saying any UPI charge could affect digital payments.
September 16, 2026
MDR Charges on RuPay, Visa and MasterCard Are Not New
MDR on RuPay, Visa and MasterCard is not a new charge. The latest discussion mainly concerns UPI and RuPay debit card transaction charges.
September 16, 2026
What India Could Gain From Xi Jinping’s BRICS Visit to India
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit India for the September 12-13 BRICS summit, with talks likely on border issues, trade and economic relations.
September 10, 2026
MSMEs Go Digital: UPI Drives Growth, Women Power Aadhaar Banking
India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are undergoing a transformative digital shift—one that is redefining both their operational models
July 7, 2025
