In a groundbreaking leap for India’s digital payments ecosystem, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled the Offline Digital Rupee enabling users to transact without internet or even telecom connectivity. The new feature allows payments to be made with just a tap or with QR, effectively making digital money work as seamlessly as physical cash.
Launched today at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 in Mumbai, this marks a major milestone in the RBI’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) journey, positioning India as one of the first countries…








