Gold Silver Reports – Demonetisation – A year ago, on 8 November 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a ban on Rs 500 and 1,000 currency notes in a bold move to eliminate black money out of the system. The higher denomination notes of Rs 500 and 1,000 which accounted for about 85% worth of currency in circulation was turned into just a piece of paper overnight.
Demonetisation
One Year After Demonetisation – Cash is Still King
Gold Silver Reports – Soon after demonetisation was announced on 8 November last year, it was projected as part of a broader push towards a cashless economy. Several ministers and government officials claimed that this would nudge Indians to rely on non-cash or digital payments.