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NPCI Delays UPI MDR Rollout Post-Diwali

Published Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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What We Know — Key Points

  • The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has postponed the implementation of the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, originally scheduled for October 15, to a date “immediately after Diwali”.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

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  • The Hindu

    The article emphasizes the positive impact of the delay on traders and small businesses, highlighting their concerns about additional transaction costs during the festive season.

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