Wearing black cloth on QR code... traders conduct business in cash: symbolic protest against the proposed merchant fee for UPI transactions of more than ₹2,000 in Indore.

In Indore, Madhya Pradesh, traders observed a 'No UPI Day' on Wednesday to protest against the proposed merchant fee for UPI transactions exceeding ₹2,000. The traders covered the UPI QR codes installed at shops with black cloth and conducted business in cash throughout the day. Trade organizations described it as a peaceful and symbolic protest. A campaign had been underway in the city for the past few days regarding this issue. On Tuesday, Indore Retail...