There is a quiet intimacy in the way Indians use cash. A crumpled ₹10 note folded into a farmer’s pocket after a day’s labour, a vegetable vendor counting worn out ₹20 notes at dusk, a grandmother slipping a crisp note into a child’s hand during festivals currency in India is more than a medium of exchange. It is a companion to everyday life, travelling through crowded buses, rain soaked markets, village fairs, and urban streets. It carries not only value but also trust. It i
