Mysore/Mysuru, July 23 -- Amid growing concerns over Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance, several small traders in Mysuru city have reportedly shifted to cash-only transactions. However, many continue to use UPI-based digital payment methods for customer convenience.

At Devaraja Market, some fruit vendors - whose products are GST-exempt - have removed UPI QR codes from their stalls.

Vendor Gowramma told Star of Mysore that after watching TV reports suggesting mandatory GST payments, she and two fellow traders decided to stop accepting UPI and switched to cash-only dealings.

On the other hand, fruit seller Prakash pointed out that not all local vendors are alarmed. "Digital payments are extremely helpful. They solve the issue of exa...