https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/india-ends-free-ride-for-larger-transactions-on-its-ubiquitous-digital-payments-networkContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/india-ends-free-ride-for-larger-transactions-on-its-ubiquitous-digital-payments-networkhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/india-ends-free-ride-for-larger-transactions-on-its-ubiquitous-digital-payments-network#u72330Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:40:58 +0000India is ending free access for larger transactions on its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) network. The government is implementing a fee shake-up targeting merchant transactions, though the impact on general consumers remains uncertain. This shift moves the ubiquitous digital payment system away from a completely free model for high-value transfers to ensure the sustainability of the network. Current discussions focus on the specific monthly quotas for person-to-person payments and how Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges will be applied.Why it mattersUPI has driven a digital payments revolut