Congress Leaders Raise Concerns Over Charges on UPI Transactions Above ₹2,000
S.A.S.Nagar 17 September ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Congress leaders have raised concerns over discussions regarding the possible imposition of additional charges on UPI merchant transactions above ₹2,000. They said that any additional cost on digital payments could increase the financial burden on small traders and eventually affect consumers. Vishal Sharma, General Secretary of Punjab Congress Seva Dal, and Rajni Dixit, Secretary of the Mohali District Congress Women’s Wing, said that if an additional charge is imposed on merchant transactions above ₹2,000, it could increase the operating costs of traders.
They said traders may not always be able to absorb such additional expenses themselves. An increase in the cost of doing business could eventually have an impact on consumers through the prices of goods and services. The Congress leaders said digital payments have become an important part of everyday transactions for ordinary citizens and small businesses. They stressed that the payment system should remain simple, convenient and affordable.
Vishal Sharma and Rajni Dixit said the government should take into account the interests of small traders, shopkeepers and consumers before introducing any new transaction-related charges. They added that any policy decision concerning digital payments should ensure that ordinary users and small businesses do not face an unnecessary financial burden.

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