UPI Transaction Charges New Rules 2026: What Changes From October 15?

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UPI transaction charges 2026 are changing from October 15, 2026, with a new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for certain merchant payments. However, the new rules do not mean that customers will have to pay a new UPI transaction fee. Under the revised framework announced by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), a 0.4% MDR will apply to specified person-to-merchant (P2M) UPI transactions above ₹2,000. The MDR is a charge within the merchant payment ecosystem and is not a direct customer fee. The new framework is scheduled to take…

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India’s New E-Commerce Rules 2026: What Online Shoppers Should Know

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Online shopping in India is set to see several important changes after the government amended the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. The new rules introduce additional requirements around search results, sponsored listings, discounts, seller information, dark patterns, consumer complaints and other aspects of online shopping. The changes are scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2027. For shoppers, the changes could mean clearer information about products, prices and promotions. For e-commerce platforms and sellers, the rules introduce additional responsibilities around transparency and consumer protection. What Are India’s New E-Commerce Rules?…

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