India is moving towards a total prohibition of private cryptocurrencies and favoring Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).Regulators believe that CBDCs provide the benefits of private cryptocurrencies without the potential for instability or misuse.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) supports CBDCs as a safer alternative that can still achieve financial inclusion goals.India's digital rupee initiative, e₹, has gained momentum and aims to revolutionize digital finance and enhance cross-border transactions.