Paytm could earn up to Rs 700 crore annually from UPI MDR, with gains potentially reaching Rs 900 crore by FY28. The company is also targeting UPI market share growth, lending expansion and AI services.
SBI Card will introduce a 1% fee on eligible high-value fuel and transportation transactions from 1 December 2026. Check the ₹30,000 transport threshold, ₹50,000 fuel spending limit, applicable charges and steps cardholders should take.
Meesho plans to invest up to Rs 400 crore in its payments subsidiary and establish a separate lending company. Its board also approved additional investments in Kirana Club and Retail Pulse Labs.
As Indian enterprises branch out to international markets, a fragmented payments ecosystem, non-compatible with the local payment rails, can be a major roadblock.
NPCI's monthly data reveals that FASTag transactions went down by 13.66 million in Sept 2026 as daily volume dropped from 11.32 million in August to 11.25 million in September despite more tag issuance.