He’s not calling for big fees, but for fairness: if businesses are benefiting from digital payments, they should help cover the cost. No more expecting subsidies for everything. And here’s the twist; this could actually push India’s trade game forward. Lahiri says we’re exporting too little, to too few places. The real goal? Make our trade smarter, not just bigger. Think metal exports, critical minerals, and global markets beyond the usual suspects. A small UPI charge might seem boring; but it’s part of a bigger plan to make India’s economy stronger, not just cheaper.