PFRDA asks finance ministry to keep NPS contributions free of UPI charges

Mint has reported a new India-focused technology development: “UPI charges: the economics of a digital public good.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: As UPI moves from adoption to sustainability, differentiated pricing must balance cost recovery with financial inclusion, merchant affordability and competition. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original publisher link for the complete report, fu

Swarajya has reported a new India-focused technology development: “Delhi Makes Aadhaar Mandatory For Power Subsidy As Annual Outlay Crosses Rs 4,000 Crore.” The available feed metadata does not include a detailed description, so this entry is limited to the headline and publisher attribution. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original publisher link for the complete report, full sourcing and any subsequent updates

Mint has reported a new India-focused technology development: “Economic think tank says govt should withdraw proposed UPI charges. Here's why.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: GTRI urged the government to withdraw a proposed 0.4% fee on UPI merchant transactions above ₹2,000, warning it could raise prices, squeeze small businesses and weaken demand. Here's what it has recommended… Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context o

The Times of India has reported a new India-focused technology development: “UPI vs credit cards: What should you choose for payments after MDR?.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: <![CDATA[The overall value of a transaction depends on several factors including the payment mode, transaction value, the applicable MDR (if any), and the value-back attached to the payment method. This becomes particularly relevant as UPI increasingly intersects with the credit card ecosystem thro