The Grand Demonetisation Drama: How Cash Continues to Defy Digital Dominance in India
In a dramatic and unforeseen move in November 2016, India annihilated two of its highest-denomination banknotes, effectively obliterating 86% of the nation’s currency in circulation overnight. This bold maneuver, dubbed Demonetisation, aimed to dismantle rampant corruption and siphon out hidden wealth. The immediate aftermath was a pandemonium of serpentine queues outside banks and ATMs, with critics decrying the policy for disproportionately afflicting the impoverished and crippling India's vast informal economy.
Cash Comeback: A Decade-High Surge as Britons Battle Soaring Prices!
In a stunning twist, cash payments surged for the first time in ten years as Britons grappled with skyrocketing costs. Yet, the mighty debit card reigns supreme, commanding half of all transactions and hitting a record high.
As wallets tighten, cash is crowned the people's choice for budgeting. UK Finance reveals a fascinating shift: while nearly 22 million people sparingly touched cash, less than a million swore by it. Debit cards, beloved for their contactless convenience, saw a monumental rise, fueled by the new hybrid work era and a sharp decline in season ticket sales.
