UPI MDR Returns: What Changes For Merchants Now?
Karishma Asoodani
- Updated Aug 12, 2026 1:00 PM IST
UPI payments remain free for consumers, but the government’s latest amendment has reopened the debate over Merchant Discount Rate (MDR). What could change for large merchants, who may pay, and why is the government looking at monetising the UPI ecosystem? BT explains.
