Demonetization

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DEMONETIZATION

DE Background Of Demonetization
Meaning:-
Ending something that is no longer the legal tender of a country.

Background:-
 India has carried out demonetization exercises twice before, in 1946 and 1978.
 In Jan-1978, currency worth Rs. 1.46 bn (1.7% of total notes in circulation) was
demonetized. Of this, Rs. 1.0 bn (or 68%) was tendered back. In 1978 the value of
demonetization was very small (only 0.1% of GDP).
 On November 8-2016 at 8:15 PM, Hon’ble PM declared that all INR 500 & INR 1000
banknotes ceased to be legal tender money in India w.e.f November 9-2016.
However, the 2016 demonetization efforts covers 86% of the total currency in
circulation (11% of GDP).
DE Purpose Of Demonetization

 Curb financing of terrorism through the proceeds of Fake Indian Currency Notes
(FICN)
 For eliminating Black Money which casts a long shadow of parallel economy on
our real economy
 Curb the use of FICN funds for subversive activities such as espionage, smuggling
of arms, drugs and other contrabands into India
DE Consequences Of Demonetization

Following are the probable consequences of demonetization :


1. Increase in Tax Income and reduction in tax rates
2. Reduction in Interest Rates
3. Increase in Liquidity of Funds (Cash) and Reduction in Money Supply
4. Effect on Demand & Price
i. Consumer Goods
ii. Real estate and Property
5. Effect on GDP
6. Effect on Banks
7. Effect on Online Transactions & Alternatives modes of Payment
DE Sector Wise Impact of Demonetization

Due to demonetization there are mixed impacts on various sectors.


Major sectors benefited from demonetization :
I. Payment gateways
II. Cards
III. Mobile wallets
IV. Online retail
V. Payment banks
Negative impact on following Major sectors in short term :
I. Real Estate
II. Luxury Goods
III. Retail Goods (Agriculture Sector)
IV. Consumer Goods
DE Transitional Issues

Following are the major transition issues that needs to be managed for this
transition to be effective :-
1. Infrastructure Issues
2. Consumer behaviour issues
3. Accessibility in Language
4. Transition Issues for Banks (Mainly w.r.t Deposit & Withdrawal Policies)
5. Income Tax Related Issues
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