Finance Ministry to talk to IBA to ensure MDR is not passed on to consumers
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Key takeaway
Finance Ministry intervenes to prevent banks from passing MDR costs to consumers as new rules take effect.
- Step 1 · The triggerThe new MDR mechanism takes effect, raising the cost of digital payment processing for banks and acquirers.
- Step 2 · Knock-onThe Finance Ministry intervenes to prevent banks from passing MDR costs to consumers, forcing banks and fintechs to absorb the cost.
- Step 3 · Reaches youBanks and fintechs may reprice merchant fees or reduce incentives for SMEs, impacting SME payment acceptance costs and operational flexibility.
The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.
Source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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