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Why the UPI MDR debate is about more than finding an acceptable transaction fee

Why the UPI MDR debate is about more than finding an acceptable transaction fee

Why the UPI MDR debate is about more than finding an acceptable transaction fee



The debate around merchant discount rates (MDR) on the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) has raised the question of how the system can be made sustainable so all participants have the incentive to use it. India needs to think on this carefully as markets built around digital infrastructure expand.