GTRI

Its recent comments touch retail through UPI merchant pricing, BIS quality orders, e-commerce exports and gold imports.[2] source: ET Small Business[3] source: ET Small Business[4] source: ET Small Business[1] source: The Hindu BusinessLine

In October 2026, GTRI urged the government to withdraw the 0.4% UPI merchant fee on transfers above Rs 2,000, due from 15 October.[2] source: ET Small Business It warned the charge could raise prices, squeeze small business earnings and cut UPI's price advantage over cards, benefiting Visa and Mastercard.[2] source: ET Small Business It also asked for an independent audit to establish and publish UPI's actual running costs.[2] source: ET Small Business In September 2026, GTRI said the 0.4% MDR on UPI merchant payments above Rs 2,000 could drive small merchants and price-sensitive consumers back to cash.[5] source: NDTV Profit

In September 2026, GTRI recommended separate export models, overseas warehouses, incentives and regional MSME hubs for e-commerce exports by small-town sellers.[3] source: ET Small Business Also in September 2026, it urged a review of the India-UAE FTA gold concession and stricter origin-rule enforcement, as the FTA gold tariff is 14% versus the standard 15%.[4] source: ET Small Business In August 2026, GTRI urged India to review Quality Control Orders, saying mandatory BIS certification raises costs, disrupts supply chains and burdens MSMEs.[1] source: The Hindu BusinessLine