MDR on UPI not imposed due to external pressure, say govt sources

Economic Times - Sep 17, 2026

Officials clarified that there is no separate GST levied on MDR charges. While GST will apply to MDR on UPI transactions, businesses will be able to claim full input tax credit against it and set off the liability, meaning the government does not expect to earn any net revenue from the levy.

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