The reintroduction of the merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI payments is expected to shift the market dynamics for payment apps, particularly affecting D2C brands during the festive sales season.
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Key takeaway
NPCI reintroduces MDR on UPI payments, raising transaction costs for payment apps.
- Step 1 · The triggerNPCI reintroduces MDR on UPI payments, imposing a fee on payment processors and/or merchants.
- Step 2 · Knock-onWithheld This step of the chain is withheld. The reason is set out in the notice above — a deliberate omission, not missing data.
- Step 3 · Knock-onD2C brands and retailers experience higher payment acceptance costs, reducing their net margins during the festive sales season.
- Step 4 · Reaches youIndian SMEs relying on UPI for sales see a direct increase in transaction costs, impacting pricing and promotional strategies.
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: Economic Times Top Stories
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