People are shifting towards digital transaction, says Jaitley


Team Udayavani, Nov 6, 2017, 3:38 PM IST

New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said today that dealing in cash has a cost and a clear trend is emerging in the country which shows a shift towards digital transactions.

“Excessive dependence on cash has its cost. It is not just cost but it is a curse on both society and economy,” he said at an event organised by Punjab National Bank (PNB) here.

There is clear subtle change taking place in the country and there is a shift towards digital payment, he said.

Digital transactions and transactions through banking instruments is going to grow, he added.

The government has been pushing for a less-cash economy and promoting digital transactions, especially post- demonetisation of high value currency in November last year.

Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.

Top News

Only I.N.D.I.A. bloc government can deliver vastly more inclusive economic growth: Congress

Gujjar man’s killing: Search operation for terrorists intensified in J&K’s Rajouri district

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress will do ‘X-ray’ of wealth, distribute it to ‘select’ people, says PM Modi

ED seeks EC action against Karnataka Congress MLA on Rs 42 crore funds during 2023 polls

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah stages dharna over delay in release of drought relief funds by Centre

Firing outside Salman Khan’s home: Police recovers two pistols, bullets from Tapi river

Noida once ‘centre of corruption’, now known for its biz growth: Rajnath

Related Articles More

Reverse migration has begun, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Markets sustain winning streak — Sensex jumps over 560 points, Nifty tops 22,300-level

Sensex climbs 640 points, Nifty tops 22,300-level in early trade

Insurance regulator IRDAI abolishes age restriction on health insurance product

Elon Musk says India visit delayed due to Tesla obligations

MUST WATCH

Skin Rash, Causes, Signs and Symptoms

11 bullets found in python’s body!

K. Jayaprakash Hegde Sharing His Memories

Grafting Jack Anil

Heat Illness


Latest Additions

Only I.N.D.I.A. bloc government can deliver vastly more inclusive economic growth: Congress

Gujjar man’s killing: Search operation for terrorists intensified in J&K’s Rajouri district

BJP candidate lands in embarrassment over an eye injury complaint

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress will do ‘X-ray’ of wealth, distribute it to ‘select’ people, says PM Modi

Congress wants to implement ‘Sharia law’ in country: UP CM Adityanath

Thanks for visiting Udayavani

You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.