UPI MDR can help make digital payments ecosystem sustainable: Fintech leaders

IANS | September 16, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions could provide a sustainable revenue model for the digital payments ecosystem and support its expansion to one billion users over the next decade, fintech industry leaders said on Wednesday.

Govt eases entry norm for small exporters for consignments up to Rs 3 lakh

IANS | September 16, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The government has introduced exemption from the requirement of Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) or Certificate of Registration for small-value export consignments up to Rs 3 lakh, according to a Commerce Ministry statement issued on Wednesday.