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The Reserve Bank of India has announced the full nationwide rollout of the retail Central Bank Digital Currency, the e-Rupee, following successful pilot phases. The digital currency is now interoperable with the Unified Payments Interface, allowing users to scan existing QR codes using their CBDC wallets. This expansion aims to reduce the operational costs of physical cash management, enhance financial inclusion, and improve cross-border payment settlement efficiency.
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