Digital Rupee

India holds ground on crypto tax, cuts jail time for defaults
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9 February, 2026

India holds ground on crypto tax, cuts jail time for defaults

In her Budget 2026 presentation, Nirmala Sitharaman announced the continuance of the punitive crypto tax, causing dismay among investors.
RBI eyes market transformation with CBDC-based tokenization
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17 October, 2025

RBI eyes market transformation with CBDC-based tokenization

India's central bank plans to use its wholesale CBDC to tokenize financial assets and settlements, aiming to make markets more...
India adopts stablecoins, shifting to digital currency strategy
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8 October, 2025

India adopts stablecoins, shifting to digital currency strategy

India's finance minister highlights the growing importance of stablecoins, emphasizing their potential to reduce remittance costs significantly.
India sidesteps crypto law, opts for limited oversight
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16 September, 2025

India sidesteps crypto law, opts for limited oversight

India is pulling back from a dedicated crypto law, as the RBI warns rules could backfire by giving digital assets...
Landless farmers in India reap benefits of CBDC: report
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30 May, 2025

Landless farmers in India reap benefits of CBDC: report

NABARD and SBI are spearheading initiatives to help landless farmers access financial services as India works toward more inclusive digitalization.
Fintechs introduce CBDC with Reserve Bank of India
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7 February, 2025

Fintechs introduce CBDC with Reserve Bank of India

Fintech platforms like MobiKwik, Yes Bank, and Cred are introducing India's CBDC in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India.