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Will MDR on UPI give a boost to digital rupee?

1 source · first seen 14:24 1 Oct · updated 14:24 1 Oct

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  • Geeta Chugh says UPI will remain the key payments infrastructure
  • She says the digital rupee’s key strength is programmability
  • UPI and digital-rupee policy shape prospects for Indian banks and payments firms

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  1. 1 OctUPI transactions ease 1.8% to 24.07 billion in SeptemberData · 2 sources · Monthly transactions fell to 24.07 billion from August's record
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  3. 30 SeptAIMRA announces nationwide 'No UPI Day' on October 2 to protest against proposed MDR for UPI transactions2 sources · AIMRA plans a nationwide “No UPI Day” on October 2 to protest the proposed MDR
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