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India delays digital payments fee amid retailer pushback

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India has postponed the implementation of a 0.4% fee on digital payments processed through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) network. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which manages UPI, announced the delay from the original October 15 date. This decision comes in response to pushback from retailers and to accommodate the busy festive shopping season. AI

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India delays digital payments fee amid retailer pushback

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    India delays digital payments fee rollout amid retailer pushback The NPCI, which operates the UPI network, said it was postponing the planned October 15 rollout

    India delays digital payments fee rollout amid retailer pushback The NPCI, which operates the UPI network, said it was postponing the planned October 15 rollout of the 0.4% fee due to the festive shopping season. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/10/13/indi a-delays-digital-payments-f…

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