“While the current practice involves settling transactions through traditional banking channels, CBDC could enable direct settlement between parties,” said Mihir Gandhi, partner and leader of payment transformation, PwC India. “The advantages are substantial, but India will also need to address numerous challenges and proactively mitigate associated risks.”
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Headline inflation in India also remains fairly benign with persistent inflation pockets like vegetable prices unlikely to be materially influenced by monetary policy. All in