HT Evening Brief Sept 15: Govt says no UPI charges up to ₹2,000; 'Widow's Bay' dominates Emmys
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The central government has clarified through a notification that all UPI and RuPay card transactions up to Rs 2,000 will be completely free. But if charges are started for this in future, let's see how free payments can still be made.
Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh launched a major attack on UPI transaction charges, alleging that the government lied in Parliament and that the charges will severely impact small businesses, grocery stores, and taxi services. He also warned that the burden on digital payments above ₹2,000 could increase.
UPI Charges Confusion Cleared Up: Here's What's Actually Free and What Might Change
If your feed has been flooded with panic about UPI suddenly charging you for sending money to friends, take a breath — that’s not happening. Amid growing confusion around a recent legal amendment, the government has stepped in with a clear clarification: UPI remains completely free for regular users, and any future charges will apply […]
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has clarified the situation regarding the new rules amidst the long-running discussion on transaction charges related to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will be implemented on select Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI transactions from October 15, 2026. However, the most important thing for ordinary users is that UPI payments of up to ₹2,000 will not be charged. This …
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