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2000 Years of Banking: How India Pioneered Financial Systems

2000 Years of Banking: How India Pioneered Financial Systems

11 Jun 2025, 13:24 PM

After tracing the evolution of currency in India through a historical timeline in the ...

Ancient India's Hidden Fintech: How Value was Built Before Currency

Ancient India's Hidden Fintech: How Value was Built Before Currency

12 Jul 2025, 01:01 AM

Before India built UPI rails or dreamed of digital rupees, value was determined by goats and pots. A barter economy thrived on mutual need -- until mism...

Ancient India's Hidden Fintech: How Value was Built Before Currency

Ancient India's Hidden Fintech: How Value was Built Before Currency

12 Jul 2025, 01:01 AM

Before India built UPI rails or dreamed of digital rupees, value was determined by goats and pots. A barter economy thrived on mutual need -- until mism...

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