NPCI’s UPI and Services Steering Committee decided on October 13, 2026, to defer the rollout of the new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) until after Diwali, citing the festive season. The framework was originally scheduled to take effect on October 15. With Diwali falling on November 8 this year, the revised implementation window has arrived, although […]The post UPI Charges After Diwali: Will Shops Start Charging You Extra From Nov 9? appeared first on Smartprix.