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  1. Traders in Mumbai are concerned about a new MDR policy.

Retail Associations Protest New UPI Merchant Discount Rate Levy

5 reports, 3 independent Updated Sep 28
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Several business associations plan to observe a 'No UPI Day' on October 2 to protest a new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) levy. The MDR, set at 0.4% for specific person-to-merchant transactions above Rs 2,000, is scheduled to begin on October 15. However, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) clarified that it has not announced or endorsed a boycott of UPI payments.

From indiatimes.com, organiser.org, business-standard.com

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The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) estimates that the new UPI MDR framework could impose an annual cost of Rs 7,000-9,000 crore on the FMCG retail and distribution ecosystem. This cost estimate factors in payments at both the consumer-to-retailer and retailer-to-distributor levels within the supply chain.

Traders in Mumbai are concerned about a new MDR policy.

From indiatimes.com

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  1. The Kerala Textile & Garments Association opposes Merchant Discount Rate charges on UPI transactions, while UPI continues to boost tax collections.Sub-event
  2. Textile and garment dealers in Ernakulam organized a protest march against the proposed 0.4% MDR on UPI transactions.Sub-event
  3. Quantified potential annual cost of new UPI MDR for distributors.1 source
  4. Business associations plan a 'No UPI Day' to protest the MDR levy.1 source

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