RBI Launches Retail Sandbox for Digital Currency:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a retail sandbox for its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) on October 8, 2025, marking a significant development in India’s evolving digital financial ecosystem. This initiative opens the door for fintech companies to test and deploy innovative products for the e-Rupee retail pilot, first launched on December 1, 2022. This move strengthens India’s efforts to become a global leader in digital currency adoption, while creating a regulated space for experimentation in digital payment solutions.
