RBI Deputy Governor SC Murmu Addresses MDR Concerns and AI Accountability at BCCI Conclave
At the Bengal Chamber of Commerce Industry's Financial Market Conclave, RBI Deputy Governor SC Murmu addressed concerns about Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) costs and their impact on digital payment adoption. He dismissed fears that higher MDR fees would drive consumers back to cash, explaining that cash remains a store of value despite digital transaction growth. Murmu also highlighted the need for corporate board accountability in AI deployment and noted the central bank's active regulatory role amid rising fintech automation.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (67/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, economictimes, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 18 Sept, 11:37 am. Other outlets followed.