RBI2026-07-09 14:52:13RBI Outlines CBDC Progress With Focus on Cross-Border Payments and UPI PilotsThe Reserve Bank of India says its CBDC work is centered on cross-border payments, financial inclusion, and risk mitigation, while ongoing pilots linked to UPI are testing domestic and international use cases alongside privacy and settlement concerns.1890
Digital Rupee2026-07-09 02:50:17India's Digital Rupee Surpasses 5 Million Users, RBI Reveals Pilot DetailsThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reports 5 million digital rupee users and 420,000 merchants in its retail CBDC pilot as of June 2024, emphasizing the digital currency complements cash and fosters financial inclusion.590
India2026-07-09 02:48:16India's Digital Rupee Surpasses 5 Million Users: RBI Discloses CBDC Pilot MilestoneThe Reserve Bank of India reports that its digital rupee retail pilot has reached 5 million users and 420,000 merchants as of June 2024, emphasizing CBDC's role in complementing cash and fostering financial inclusion.490
digital rupee2026-07-09 02:46:15India's Digital Rupee Surpasses 5 Million Users, 420,000 Merchants: RBI ReportIndia's central bank reveals its retail CBDC pilot, the digital rupee, has reached 5 million users and 420,000 merchants as of June 2024. The RBI emphasizes the digital rupee complements cash and existing payment systems, promoting financial inclusion.650
India2026-07-09 02:46:15India's Digital Rupee Hits 5 Million Users; 420K Merchants Join CBDC Pilot, RBI SaysThe Reserve Bank of India's latest report reveals that the retail CBDC pilot has reached 5 million users and 420,000 merchants as of June 2024, aiming to complement cash and existing payment systems while exploring programmable and offline functionalities.630
India2026-07-09 02:42:13India's Digital Rupee Surpasses 5 Million Users as RBI Reveals CBDC Pilot ProgressThe Reserve Bank of India reports 5 million retail digital rupee users and 420,000 merchants as of June 2024. The CBDC aims to complement cash and existing payment systems, boosting financial inclusion and cross-border efficiency. India is one of 36 countries with ongoing CBDC pilots.630
