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Thursday, August 6, 2026
TopicMerchant discount rate

Topic: merchant discount rate

Will the revival of MDR hurt quick commerce?

While there’s no clarity yet on how much a buyer will need to pay once MDR kicks in, businesses are typically known to pass on any additional burden to the consumer.

You can’t coerce India to adopt digital payments. Here’s what Modi govt should try instead

Those who invested in or built standalone payment firms might be regretting because Modi govt’s move to remove MDR has harmed their business model.

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Will the revival of MDR hurt quick commerce?

While there’s no clarity yet on how much a buyer will need to pay once MDR kicks in, businesses are typically known to pass on any additional burden to the consumer.

Beyond the gold coin: What Vijay govt’s maiden Tamil Nadu budget really spends on

Beyond the symbolism of welfare announcements, the numbers show a government betting on administrative efficiency and growth to manage a mounting debt burden.

Ex-CDS Gen Chauhan flags white labelling in defence. What is it & why it undermines ‘aatmanirbharta’

Remarks come at a time when govt has dramatically increased procurement from Indian industry, with private companies, start-ups emerging as major suppliers to armed forces.

Modi govt response to Gen Z protest shows a rare vulnerability. It’s an opportunity for Opposition

The young people broke the self-imposed silence among the elite not to speak a word critical of the Modi government, except to whisper on the sidelines, looking left, right and behind.