Rahul Gandhi Criticises Government Over Potential UPI Fees
· India · NDTV, ANI, aninews.in
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the central government of quietly opening the door to imposing fees on Unified Payments Interface transactions. The government has directed banks and payment system providers not to levy charges on UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000 or on payments made through RuPay debit cards. The ruling administration maintains that digital payments remain a priority for financial inclusion. Opposition leaders continue to question the long-term cost structure for consumers and merchants. Further details regarding regulatory changes have not been officially announced.
Why it matters
Changes to UPI transaction fee structures directly affect millions of retail consumers and small merchants across India who rely on zero-cost digital payments.
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