Government and Banks to Decide UPI Subsidy After MDR Implementation
The government and banks will jointly determine the subsidy amount for UPI transactions that will continue even after the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is introduced. The proposed merchant fee is expected to fall short of covering the Rs 21,000 crore cost of UPI. Finance Minister Sitharaman clarified that UPI charges are not a tax, and 96% of transactions will remain unaffected. The Ministry of Finance is engaging with banks and traders to address MDR concerns.
The Hindu·9h ago



