FMCG distributors body flags ₹7,000-9,000 crore MDR burden
In short
An FMCG distributors body said MDR could cost the industry ₹7,000-9,000 crore every year. The BusinessLine summary also says it will support the “No UPI Day” call on 2 October 2026.
This matters because the extra cost could affect distributors and payments in the FMCG chain. The report does not say who exactly made the estimate or what action the government may take.
What the reporting says
An FMCG distributors body raised concerns about a ₹7,000-9,000 crore annual burden due to MDR, according to the BusinessLine summary. The group also said it will support the “No UPI Day” call on 2 October 2026. The reporting does not state which body made the complaint, how the burden was calculated, or whether any policy response has been announced.
Why it matters
An FMCG distributors body raised concerns that MDR could create an annual burden of ₹7,000-9,000 crore and said it will support the “No UPI Day” call on 2 October 2026. That points to pressure on digital payment economics for distributors and the wider FMCG supply chain. The summary does not identify the body or explain the calculation, and no policy response is stated.