No MDR on UPI: India’s Finance Ministry Debunks “False” Reports

No MDR on UPI: India’s Finance Ministry Debunks “False” Reports

The Indian Finance Ministry has firmly denied recent reports claiming the government plans to impose a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, calling them “completely false, baseless, and misleading.” The ministry emphasized its continued commitment to promoting digital payments through UPI. Understanding the Backstory The rebuttal comes after media speculation suggested an MDR might … Read more