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Government considers charges on UPI transactions

Published Friday, August 7, 2026

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What We Know — Key Points

  • The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed in the Lok Sabha, amending the Payment and Settlements Systems Act to allow the government to notify which types of transactions can attract a charge.

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  • The Hindu

    The Hindu criticizes the government's potential decision to charge for UPI transactions, arguing that taxpayers already subsidize the system and that the RBI could cover development costs without burdening consumers.

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