UPI MDR from October 15: Govt plans daily monitoring to stop merchants passing 0.4% fee to customers

The government is in negotiations with payment aggregators over new UPI transaction fees, ensuring that these charges will not be imposed on consumers, as stated by officials. The finance ministry will closely monitor adherence to the new guidelines on a daily basis. Revenue generated will aid small merchants in embracing UPI, striking a balance between managing costs and fostering digital payment expansion.