2025-06-12Ravi Mehta
A political controversy erupted after the Congress party accused the Modi government of planning to impose MDR (Merchant Discount Rate) on UPI transactions above ₹3,000. The Finance Ministry and BJP swiftly responded, calling the claims false, baseless, and misleading. This blog unpacks the full story, the fact-check, and the political reactions.
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2025-03-19Niranjan Ghatule
The Indian Cabinet has approved a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote BHIM-UPI transactions up to ₹2,000 in FY25. This initiative aims to boost digital payments, particularly small-value transactions, making them more accessible and cost-effective for users and merchants. The scheme is part of the government's broader push toward a cashless economy and financial inclusion.
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