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Why it mattersThe new UPI merchant fee could reshape payment economics and bank valuations.
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This view focuses on Paytm, MobiKwik, Pine Labs shares rally up to 6% after govt announces UPI fees above Rs 2,000. Why brokera. It also highlights Paytm, SBI, YES, ICICI Bank shares rally after govt introduces 0.4% MDR on merchant UPI payments.
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Paytm, MobiKwik, Pine Labs shares rally up to 6% after govt announces UPI fees above Rs 2,000. Why brokera
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The Economic Times reports that shares of Paytm, MobiKwik, and Pine Labs rallied up to 6% following the government's announcement of a Merchant Discount Rate on select UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000. According to the report, the National Payments Corporation of India stated that merchants will pay a 0.4% fee starting October 15, while consumer transactions and person-to-person transfers remain free. Brokerages cited by the publication expect the move to significantly boost revenue and earnings for banks and payment platforms.
Paytm, SBI, YES, ICICI Bank shares rally after govt introduces 0.4% MDR on merchant UPI payments
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Upstox reports that shares of payment companies and banks like Paytm, YES Bank, and SBI rose after the introduction of a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on merchant UPI payments exceeding ₹2,000, effective October 15. The article highlights that person-to-person transfers and payments up to ₹2,000 remain free, with the finance ministry clarifying that customers will not bear any charges. Financial analysts cited in the piece project substantial incremental revenue pools for banks and payment aggregators.
Paytm shares jump over 7% to hit 52-week high after UPI MDR charge; what investors should know
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Upstox reports that Paytm shares surged more than 7% to hit a 52-week high following the NPCI's announcement of a 0.4% MDR fee on UPI payments to merchants above ₹2,000. The publication notes that the fee applies strictly to merchant transactions above the threshold while leaving consumer payments and person-to-person transfers free. Paytm stated in an exchange filing that the new policy will generate additional revenue from its merchant business.