RBI Scales Up Digital Rupee Pilot to Revolutionize Welfare and Retail Payments

RBI Scales Up Digital Rupee Pilot to Revolutionize Welfare and Retail Payments

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced in its latest annual report that it will significantly expand its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot program to integrate new use cases within Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes and the domestic retail sector. This strategic move, detailed by the central bank this year, aims to leverage the…

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RBI Expands Digital Rupee Pilots as Global Trade Settlement Gains Traction

RBI Expands Digital Rupee Pilots as Global Trade Settlement Gains Traction

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to elevate its central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative to the global stage, planning bilateral pilots for cross-border transactions throughout the 2025-26 fiscal year. This strategic shift coincides with data from the central bank’s latest annual report, which confirms a sustained increase in the use of the…

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