MUMBAI: Money may talk, but the Reserve Bank of India is finally telling its own story—on screen. JioHotstar, in collaboration with the RBI, has premiered a five-part docuseries titled RBI Unlocked: Beyond the Rupee, diving deep into the institution that keeps India’s ₹ economy ticking.
Launched on 3 June 2025, and produced by Chalkboard Entertainment, the series coincides with the 90 anniversary of the central bank. For the first time, viewers get unprecedented access to high-security gold vaults, printing presses, war rooms, and the inner sanctums of financial decision-making.
“At the heart of this initiative is a unique collaboration brought to life through JioHotstar”, noted the release. The series explores how the RBI influences inflation, interest rates, and currency control while navigating national and global economic tremors.
The docuseries also chronicles pivotal moments in the bank’s history, including the 1991 pledging of gold, the economic liberalisation wave, and the RBI’s bio-bubble approach during the Covid-19 crisis. These events are brought to life through interviews with past and present RBI governors, the financial services and economic affairs secretaries, and prominent economists.
Through archival footage and dramatic recreations, RBI Unlocked peels back the layers of policy, power, and public perception. The storytelling style maintains JioHotstar’s reputation for rooted, issue-based content with wide reach.
RBI Unlocked: Beyond the Rupee is now streaming on JioHotstar, offering 1.4 billion Indians a rare glimpse into the gears that power their everyday financial realities.
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