The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that the volume of central bank digital currency (CBDC) transactions has surpassed 150 million, with a total transaction value exceeding ₹34,000 crore (approximately $4.1 billion USD). RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar stated that while the adoption of CBDC is increasing, there is no rush to fully launch it. The RBI is currently focused on developing programmability, a key feature that distinguishes CBDC from other digital currencies. Sankar emphasized that the timing for a complete rollout will depend on both India's readiness and the global landscape, particularly for cross-border transactions. Additionally, the RBI is considering an SRO-based approach for the technology sector, which includes plans to create an AI sandbox to facilitate testing and training of AI applications, given the absence of current regulations in this area.