The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposed a three-step graded method for rolling out CBDC “with little or no interruption” to the old financial system, further confirming India’s plan to introduce an in-house central bank digital currency (CBDC) in 2022-23. Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned the launch of a digital currency in February when addressing the budget for 2022. She said it would give the digital sector a “huge boost.” RBI revealed evaluating the benefits and drawbacks of adopting a CBDC in its annual report released on Friday. #CBDC #India India to roll out CBDC using a graded approach: RBI Annual Report: Halfway through 2022, at the proof of concept stage, RBI is in the process of verifying the feasibility and… https://t.co/Ah4rHjM8j6 | https://t.co/bv9adjCGEk | https://t.co/FHLhKCQA7o pic.twitter.com/iDE0k7BVut — CryptoGator.co | Crypto and Forex News Aggregator (@eBargainsToday) May 28, 2022 The RBI underlined in the study that India’s CBDC must adhere to the country’s goals in terms of “monetary policy, financial stability, and efficient operations of currency and payment systems.” Based on this need, RBI is currently exploring the various design features of a CBDC that can co-exist with the existing fiat system without causing disruptions. The Indian Finance Bill 2022, which mandated a 30% crypto tax on unrealized gains, also establishes a legislative basis for the creation of a digital rupee: ...
