India’s new UPI merchant payment framework scheduled to take effect on 15 October 2026 will introduce merchant discount rate (MDR) charges on specified high-value UPI transactions, with 18% GST applying to the eligible merchant fee. The change has implications for retailers, restaurants, service providers and other businesses accepting digital payments. The key distinction is that
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