Sharat Chandra, India’s Digital Rupees and Digital ID explained

India owns a collection of success stories in Digitalisation. From the Indian Digital identity – Aadhaar, a unique 12-digit number that associates each individual with their bank account, to UPI – a public digital payments infrastructure from which the Indian Fintech ecosystem has benefited and offered fintech services, to Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) which enables small businesses and retailers access to digitalization tools to launch marketplaces and platforms businesses processes.

With Sharat we discuss all this and the pilots of the Indian CBDC – Digital ruppee – the why and the how, it is being promoted and supported. Nobody can ignore India`s economic power, anymore.

Digital insights with Sharat Chandra

Sharat Chandra sharatchandratechevangelist is a Blockchain and Emerging Tech Evangelist, educator, and startup enabler. He is passionate about driving innovation and fostering collaboration in the digital landscape.

With a deep understanding of blockchain’s transformative potential, Sharat empowers organizations to leverage this disruptive technology for growth. Additionally, he actively support startups, providing mentorship and guidance to help them thrive in the competitive market.

Dr. Efi Pylarinou is the No.1 Global Woman Influencer in Finance & the Data conversation by Refinitiv, a Top Thought Leader by Onalytica, and a Top Digital Futurist, Linkedin and Twitter Voice, by Engatica.A seasoned Wall Street professional & a recognized technology thought leader on innovation topics. Founder of Efi Pylarinou Advisory servicing Big Tech, Financial Services and Fintech clients.

She strongly believes in building bridges between the old and the new economy. She shares her passion of content creation with her 190,000+ followers on Linkedin and 18,000+ on Twitter.  Join her on the social platforms https://linktr.ee/Efiglobal

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