India Delays UPI Fee Rollout After Retailer Pushback
https://brive.bloggersminds.com/m/11426
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced a delay in the implementation of a 0.4% fee on digital transactions processed through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The fee was originally scheduled to take effect on October 15, but the organization decided to defer the launch to avoid disrupting the high‑volume festive shopping period.
NPCI cited the upcoming Diwali and other year‑end sales events as a key factor. During these weeks, online and offline merchants experience a surge in transaction volume, and a sudden fee introduction could affect pricing strategies and consumer confidence.
Read more: https://bloggersminds.com/post/india-delays-upi-fee-rollout-after-retailer-pushback-8278
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