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UPI Charges: 2 ऑक्टोबरला UPI बंद! महाराष्ट्रातील व्यापाऱ्यांचा मोठा निर्णय; डिजिटल पेमेंटऐवजी फक्त कॅश घेणार, आंदोलनाचा इशारा - Pudhari

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Merchants in Maharashtra announced they will halt UPI transactions starting October 2, reverting to cash-only payments. The decision follows a dispute over UPI charges, with businesses citing financial strain as the primary reason for the boycott. The move signals escalating tensions over digital payment fees in the state. Businesses in Maharashtra threaten cash-only policy, signaling protest. UPI charge controversy triggers merchant backlash in Maharashtra.

Government’s UPI fee decision sparks statewide merchant resistance. Statewide action risks disrupting digital payments in Maharashtra. UPI transactions widely accepted by Maharashtra merchants, now UPI transactions halted, cash-only policy enforced from October 2. This shift forces consumers in Maharashtra to rely on cash, disrupting digital payment habits and potentially increasing transaction costs. Merchants face operational changes, while customers may experience inconvenience or higher prices for digital transactions.

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