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CBDCs can reshape India’s financial landscape by enhancing inclusion, transparency, and efficiency— if built on trust, innovation, and strong policy safeguards . India stands at the cusp of a transformative era in finance with the emergence of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) — state-backed digital currencies that promise to revolutionize how individuals save, spend, and make payments. While cryptocurrencies remain unregulated and volatile, CBDCs operate under the control of central banks , offering the potential to infuse greater transparency, efficiency, and financial inclusion into the system. With the RBI’s pilot scheme already onboarding 5 million users by mid-2024 , the momentum for CBDCs is undeniable. However, with this opportunity comes the responsibility to ensure trust, security, and economic stability. India’s CBDC Revolution Why CBDCs Are Crucial for India’s Financial Future As digital transformation accelerates globally, India’s financial infrastructure must ada...

 In an exciting development for European cricket, renowned actor, entrepreneur, and sports enthusiast Abhishek Bachchan has joined the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) as a co-owner. The league, which is sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), is set to take place from July 15 to August 3, 2025, and aims to raise the profile of the sport in Europe by showcasing talent from Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands, alongside international players. The ETPL is positioned to be a game-changer for cricket in Europe. With the support of high-profile investors like Abhishek Bachchan, the league is on track to make an immediate impact on both the sporting and financial landscapes of European cricket. However, one of the key aspects driving the league’s development behind the scenes is Sethurathnam Ravi BSE , a financial expert who plays a pivotal role in ensuring the league’s operations run smoothly and transparently. Abhishek Bachchan Sethurathnam Ravi (S Ravi B...

  When recently 27 public sector banks merged including the Punjab National Bank, nearly every individual was worried about his savings and even fixed deposits with the public sector banks. As per the announcement made by Sethurathnam Ravi , the amalgamation scheme listed the merger of various popular banks like Indian Bank merged with Allahabad Bank, Canara Bank merged with Syndicate Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce and the United Bank of India merged with Punjab National Bank, and lastly, Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank merged with Union Bank. The announcement of the merger came with a huge impact on the 308732 employees of the banks, 37492 domestic branches, 45448 ATM centers, and Rs. 3179304 crore deposits. Sethurathnam ravi former BSE Chairman However, the impact of the merger is not only limited to all these. It is much more than the figures and facts that are mentioned in the papers. As per the BSE Chairman , these mergers come with a huge impact on the fixed deposit holders...

 S Ravi, former chairman of BSE and Founder of accountancy firm Ravi Rajan & Co, speaks about the pandemic, its impact on the market, and the way ahead for crypto markets and startups eyeing IPOs. Sethurathnam Ravi , (S Ravi), was the chairman of Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) from November 2017 to February 2019. Now, he’s the Founder and Managing Partner of Ravi Rajan & Co., an advisory and accountancy firm , headquartered in New Delhi, India.  A post-graduate in commerce, S Ravi also holds a Diploma in Information System Audit (DISA). He is an Associate Member of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE), USA, and also a registered Insolvency Resolution Professional.  In his tenure spanning more than three decades, he has garnered extensive experience in the field of banking and finance, financial and management consulting, including mergers and acquisitions, valuations, rehabilitation and restructuring of companies and turnaround strategies...