India’s digital rupee has witnessed substantial growth since its pilot launch in late 2022. By March 2025, the retail value soared to Rs 1,016.5 crore, a 180-fold increase from March 2023, driven by high-value denominations like Rs 500 notes. This surge indicates growing acceptance for larger retail and merchant transactions, supporting India’s goals of modernizing payments and reducing cash reliance.
LIC ups stake in SBI to 9.49% via QIP route, buys over 6.1 crore shares
LIC increased its stake in SBI from 9.21% to 9.49% through participation in SBI’s record Rs 25,000 crore QIP. The offering saw overwhelming interest, receiving