Current Date 04 Oct, 2026

No UPI Day protest on October 2 withdrawn by traders after meeting FM Sitharaman

Leading traders' bodies withdrew plans for an October 2 'No UPI Day' protest after meeting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. Around 20 trade representatives, led by MP Praveen Khandelwal, raised concerns about a proposed 0.4% fee on merchant UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, seeking clarity and assurances before its October 15 implementation.