Any levy on UPI is just tax collection: Ashneer Grover tears into UPI charge debate

NewsBusinessAny levy on UPI is just tax collection: Ashneer Grover tears into UPI charge debate Ashneer Grover has questioned the case for any levy on UPI after the government barred charges on transactions up to Rs 2,000. The notification keeps current consumer payments unchanged but leaves open a threshold-linked debate on merchant charges.Ashneer Grover has questioned the need for any levy on UPI transactions, arguing that the digital payments system has already created huge benefits for banks, the government and the wider economy.Reacting to the growing debate over UPI charges, the former BharatPe co-founder took to X and said people only need to look at the numbers to understand where the money is going.- EndsPublished By: Jasmine anandPublished On: Sep 15, 2026 15:40 IST