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UPI’s Zero-MDR (Illusion) Model is Cracking – Who’s Really Paying the Price?

UPI’s Zero-MDR (Illusion) Model is Cracking – Who’s Really Paying the Price?

31 Mar 2025, 13:42 PM

While the government insists UPI is free, hidden charges, unsustainable incentives, and industry frustrations tell a different story.

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