Wallet Players Push Back on RBI's Draft PPI Norms, Demand Parity With Banks on P2P

Payment companies have flagged concerns over RBI's draft PPI norms, opposing the Rs 25,000/month P2P cap and Rs 10,000 cash-load limit. Industry warns stricter rules without bank parity could drive customer exodus and force smaller wallet issuers to shut shop.

— Filed Tue, 26 May, 2026, 16:20 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

Payment companies have pushed back on RBI's draft PPI norms, opposing P2P wallet caps of Rs 25,000/month and Rs 10,000 cash-load limits, seeking parity with banks. Wallet players warn stricter rules could trigger customer exodus or force closures.

Why this matters

RBI's regulatory tightening on PPIs comes amid broader monetary policy recalibration, with the central bank also weighing CPI projection resets as fuel hikes pressure retail prices.

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