E-Rupee Launch: Who can use the E-Rupee?
India is preparing to launch its own centralised digital currency. On December 1, the RB) began the trial phase for retail Digital Rupee or e-R.
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India is preparing to launch its own centralised digital currency. On December 1, the RB) began the trial phase for retail Digital Rupee or e-R.
Digital rupee is the electronic form of cash, which will be used for buying and selling goods and services. Unlike cryptos you cannot treat it as an asset class and invest in it
Eight banks have been identified for phase-wise participation in RBI Retail Digital Rupee pilot. The first phase will begin with four banks, viz., State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank and IDFC First Bank in four cities across the country. Four more banks, viz., Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank will join this pilot subsequently.
Digital Rupee pilot: The e₹-R will be a digital token, and will represent legal tender. The denominations will be the same as the paper currency and coins in circulation currently.
Digital money can also help stem financial fraud.