E-rupee circulation rises to Rs 1,016 crore; RBI to explore cross-border CBDC pilots

The e-rupee's circulation significantly increased to ₹1,016 crore by March 2025, according to the RBI's recent report. The central bank is actively exploring cross-border CBDC pilots to improve payment efficiency and transparency, with bilateral projects underway. The retail pilot now includes 17 banks and 60 lakh users, while the wholesale version expands with new participants.

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