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India delays digital payments fee rollout amid retailer pushback

The NPCI, which operates the UPI network, said it was postponing the planned October 15 rollout of the 0.4% fee due to the festive shopping season.

TechCrunch reports that the NPCI, which operates the UPI network, said it was postponing the planned October 15 rollout of the 0.4% fee due to the festive shopping season.

This technology story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include NPCI and UPI.

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India · Asia
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NPCI, UPI
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