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P N Gadgil & Sons Expands to Thane, Bringing Its Legacy of Trust and Excellence to the City
P N Gadgil and Sons (PNGS), one of India’s most legendary jewellery brands, has inaugurated its latest showroom in Thane. Located at Shrushti Prime, Gokhale Road, the grand opening marks a new milestone in PNGS’s 193-year legacy, fulfilling the long-standing demand of customers in the region.
For decades, customers from Thane have expressed their desire for a PNGS showroom closer to home, drawn by the brand’s continued commitment to transparency, ethical business practices, and unmatched service. With this expansion, PNGS strengthens its promise of delivering exquisite jewellery and a seamless shopping experience to its patrons.
The launch event witnessed an overwhelming response from jewellery enthusiasts, who explored a wide collection of gold, diamond, and silver designs. Blending timeless tradition with contemporary elegance, the showroom showcases superior craftsmanship and trendsetting pieces that reflect PNGS’s dedication to excellence.
PNGS had announced special inaugural offers to celebrate the grand opening, available until March 9, 2025. These exclusive offers provide a golden opportunity for jewellery enthusiasts to bring home exquisite pieces at special prices.
With nearly two centuries of heritage, PNGS continues to uphold its reputation as a trusted name in jewellery. The new showroom in Thane will offer certified purity, a grand collection of innovative designs, and personalized customer service to enhance the shopping experience.
Speaking about this, Aditya Modak, COO and CFO of PNGS, said, “P N Gadgil & Sons has always been more than a jewellery brand—it is a legacy of trust, built over generations. Our customers in Thane have been a part of this journey, and it is truly gratifying to bring our heritage of purity and excellence closer to them. We invite everyone to visit our showroom and experience the tradition of fine craftsmanship and impeccable service that defines PNGS.”
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MDR For UPI: Credit Card Bill Payments and Jewellery Purchases Remain Free For Consumers
Consumers Are Advised That Merchant-Imposed Surcharges On Card Or UPI Payments Violate Current Payment Guidelines
Following recent industry discussions regarding the updated Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, financial experts and industry leaders have clarified that individual consumers will not incur any additional charges when paying credit card bills or purchasing high-value items like jewellery via UPI apps.
Zero Fees on Credit Card Bill Payments via UPI
Despite the implementation of the revised UPI MDR structure, consumers using UPI-enabled applications to pay their credit card bills remain entirely exempt from MDR fees.
No Cost Impact for Users: Cardholders can continue paying their bills through standard UPI QR codes or app-based transfers without losing reward points, credit float advantages, or incurring extra costs.
Understanding BBPS Fees: While standard bank-to-bank UPI transfers do not carry MDR, credit card bill payments processed through the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) may incur small convenience or processing fees set directly by participating payment platforms under their own commercial terms—not as part of the UPI MDR framework.
Framework for Jewellery Purchases and High-Value Merchants
For high-value retail transactions, including jewellery purchases, regulatory guidelines mandate that the burden of MDR falls strictly on merchants, not customers:
Consumer Exemption: Merchants and payment platforms are prohibited from passing MDR charges or platform surcharges directly onto buyers.
Capped MDR for Jewellers: Under the revised Person-to-Merchant (P2M) framework for transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, jewellers and high-value merchants absorb a capped MDR of 0.4% (up to a maximum limit of Rs 300 per transaction for purchases of Rs 75,000 and above).
Payment Transparency: While jewellers absorb nominal fees for bank-linked UPI transactions, standard credit card fees continue to apply to credit card swipes and RuPay-credit card UPI transactions.
Consumers are advised that merchant-imposed surcharges on card or UPI payments violate current payment guidelines.
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