- ‘Not a government issue’: FM Sitharaman explains where UPI MDR charge goes The Times of India
- Government, banks to decide subsidy amount for UPI that will continue after MDR comes in The Hindu
- UPI MDR from October 15 will be paid by merchants, not consumers, says Nirmala Sitharaman Telegraph India
- ‘Fear of shift to cash due to merchant fee on UPI 100% misplaced’: Government sources The Indian Express
- UPI Charge Not Tax, 96% Transactions Won’t Be Unaffected: Government Sources NDTV