UPI has been free for 10 years: Why is India debating charges now? Digital payment
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India’s UPI network has grown from just 373 transactions in its first month to more than 23 billion transactions in a single month. But as the system scales, a bigger question is emerging: who pays for the infrastructure behind “free” UPI payments? From the role of MDR and government incentives to the debate over potential charges on large-value transactions, here’s why India is rethinking the economics of its most popular digital payment system. Will UPI remain free—or is someone else going to foot the bill? #upicharges #mdr #digitalpayment Important Playlists National News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5e1a2965YXb9Oh62yur4MRCdRLL6gCt Business News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5e1a2965YVXM88oXiuA1JMLZtODGP1y World News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5e1a2965YW0Swy6-R3i50F5FbtDRiEe BS Decoded: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5e1a2965YWYuC7DEL8Lxl-rhiElowEE Want access to Business Standard’s premium insights? Join our exclusive Linke
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