The new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) regulations for UPI transactions include exemptions for small merchants and specific rates for various transaction types, aiming to balance competitiveness with relief measures.
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- Step 1 · The triggerWithheld
- Step 2 · Knock-onBanks and payment service providers lose fee income from exempted transactions, shifting revenue focus to larger merchants and non-exempt categories.
- Step 3 · Knock-onWithheld
- Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs accepting UPI see improved net margin and cash flow, but those above the exemption threshold may face repricing or new service terms.
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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