Retail users power up e-Rupee transactions

The Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), or e-rupee, has seen significant growth among retail users. As of March 2024, e-rupee circulation reached ₹234.12 crore, up from ₹16.3 crore a year earlier. The increase is attributed to big banks promoting CBDC wallets and the RBI allowing interoperability with the Unified Payments Interface.