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Major legal and regulatory updates in September 2026: EPFO, UPI, E-commerce, Delhi High Court rules, taxation and consumer safeguards

From wider EPFO coverage and stronger consumer safeguards to tax changes and new financial regulations, explore the key legal and policy developments shaping compliance in September 2026.

Legislation Updates Notifications

Centre ensures charge-free Digital Payments: No fees on RuPay and UPI transactions up to ₹2,000

Finance Ministry has notified under Section 10A of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 that RuPay-powered debit card transactions and UPI payments up to ₹2,000 will remain free from any direct or indirect charges.