Rupee’s Future and History with Bazil Shaikh

In this episode, journalist Puja Mehra is joined by Bazil Shaikh, former RBI official and author of the book The Conjurors Trick An Interpretive History Of Paper Money In India. They discuss the history and evolution of the rupee, exploring how money has served as a medium of communication, a tool for sovereignty, and how it is a reflection of societal values. They also talk about the global reach of the Indian rupee, and the emergence of cryptocurrencies, the challenges to state monopolies on currency issuance and the transition from physical to digital money. Tune in for insights into the future of financial systems.

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