
UPI transactions rise 32% to 916.9 million on Diwali, payment value crosses ₹90,000 crore

UPI transactions rise 32% to 916.9 million on Diwali, payment value crosses ₹90,000 crore

Festive Shopping Drives UPI Transactions to Record 25.50 Billion in October, Transaction Value Surges 16% to ₹31.5 Lakh Crore

Paytm reports 28% revenue growth in Q2 FY27, while global brokerages say the company's profitability outlook remains positive even without UPI-MDR income.

UPI MDR Charges Postponed Until After Diwali: NPCI Delays 0.4% Fee on Payments Above Rs 2,000

A proposed 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on certain UPI transactions above ₹2,000 has sparked debate. A new report recommends a much lower rate to protect India's digital payment ecosystem.

UPI Charges From October 15 May Be Postponed to January 2027: Will You Pay Extra on Transactions Above Rs 2,000?


PhonePe Plans Merchant Push in Smaller Towns as UPI MDR Returns

UPI Payments Above Rs 2,000: Will Users Have to Pay a Fee? Here’s What the New Rules Say

UPI Payments to Expand Across Uzbekistan, Indians Can Pay Merchants by Scanning UZQR Codes
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