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No MDR-related discussion in GST Council; states flag concerns

There was no discussion on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) at the 57th GST Council meeting held on Thursday, the Finance Ministry confirmed. However, sources said some states flagged concerns over the 18% GST levied on MDR, particularly on UPI transactions. “There was no MDR-related discussion in the GST Council meeting today,” Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman…

New Indian Express 9/10/2026, 12:06:34 am IST

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