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UPI and the cost of policy reversal

·The Hindu·Impact 3/5 · Notable
MeridStreet AI summary

The government has proposed a policy reversal by allowing a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.25-0.5% on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions above ₹2,000. This move reverses a decade-long policy of zero MDR for UPI transactions. The change could weaken the incentives for banks and fintechs to invest in UPI, potentially undermining its role in promoting financial inclusion, formalisation, and digital adoption in the country.

Source reporting

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MeridStreet analysis

Why it matters

The government's proposal to tax UPI transactions could reduce their use. This could hurt businesses that rely on UPI transactions.

Market impact

Impact score
3 / 5
Market signal
Negative / risk-off
Category
Market moves
Model confidence
55%

Transmission channels

Tax on UPI→Reduced UPI use→Increased cash use→Hurt to digital payment companies→Benefit to cash-based businesses

Likely winners & losers

Winners

  • Cash-based businesses

Under pressure

  • Digital payment companies

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