UPI MDR GST: NPCI says small merchants and 96% of transactions remain unaffected from October 15
GST Council is in focus in a taxation development with October 15 in focus.
22 Sept 2026 · Business Today Mkts
From October 15, merchant payments (P2M) above Rs 2,000 will attract an MDR of 0.4%, subject to an overall cap of Rs 300. A concessional flat MDR of Rs 5 will apply to transactions above Rs 2,000 in specified categories, including railways, telecom services, insurance and fuel.
Key facts
- Dates in focus
- October 15
The analysis
GST Council reported Rs 2,000, Rs 300 and Rs 5, with movement of 96% and 0.4% attached to those lines. Those are the figures as filed — what moves the price is how they sit against what the market already expected, not their absolute size.
This is a Tax / tariff / duty event. Duty and incentive changes reset landed cost and competitive position immediately, and unlike demand shifts they arrive on a known date.
Why it matters
- Tax changes flow through to post-tax earnings and can shift the relative appeal of entire asset classes.
- With GST Council involved, this carries a regulatory dimension that can outlast the immediate market reaction.
Market context
- Sector exposure: Telecom & Media.
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