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- Indian merchant associations are protesting a central government decision to introduce a 0.4% service charge on specific UPI transactions exceeding 2,000 rupees.
- Participants intend to cover all UPI QR codes, online payment devices, and sound boxes with black cloth on October 2 to mark the day.
- The protest aims to pressure the government to withdraw the UPI reforms scheduled for implementation on October 15.
- Traders argue that the new charges will create an undue financial burden on small businesses with low profit margins.
What to watch next
- Whether the government responds to the protests before the October 15 implementation date
- Impact of the protest on the adoption of digital payments in India
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