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“The future of UPI depends upon reconciling universal access, commercial viability and systemic resilience.” Evaluate the tensions among these objectives. How can they be balanced?

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it Q5.  “The future of UPI depends upon reconciling universal access, commercial viability and systemic resilience.” Evaluate the tensions among these objectives. How can they be balanced? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question UPI can retain its inclusive character while generating adequate resources for …

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UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) Framework, 2026

Source: PIBSubject: Economy Context: The Government announced a new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for UPI, effective from October 15, 2026, introducing charges on specified merchant payments above ₹2,000. UPI Merchant Discount Rate About UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) Framework, 2026: What it is? Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is a fee charged within the merchant …

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UPI at 10: India’s Digital Payments Revolution and the Road Ahead

Source: IESubject: Economy Context: As the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) completed 10 years of operation, Parliament passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Bill amends Section 10A of the Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act, 2007, removing the statutory prohibition against levying a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI and RuPay debit …

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“Zero-cost digital payments have accelerated financial inclusion, but may not constitute a sustainable long-term business model.” How can affordability and commercial viability be reconciled in India’s payment ecosystem?

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it Q5. “Zero-cost digital payments have accelerated financial inclusion, but may not constitute a sustainable long-term business model.” How can affordability and commercial viability be reconciled in India’s payment ecosystem? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question UPI’s rapid expansion and zero-cost model have advanced …

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