Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the digital Rupee will open up new opportunities for the Fintech sector and will give a big boost to the digital economy.

"There is also a lot of discussion about Central Bank Digital Currency in today's newspapers. This will give a big boost to the digital economy. This digital rupee, which is our physical currency now, will have a digital form and it will be controlled by RBI. It can be exchanged with physical currency. Digital Rupee will open up new opportunities for the Fintech sector," said PM Modi while addressing BJP workers and leaders on Budget 2022.