Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Monday, 18 September 2023

RBI PLAYS SHIKHANDI ? WHO IS SHOOTING ARROWS FROM BEHIND ?

 RBI has 200 reasons !

 

 

Two days ago, RBI withdrew from circulation ( with 4 month grace period ), Rs 2000 currency notes

 

This was anticipated for a long time

 

Reason ?

 

Ever since its introduction, it had become relatively easier for black marketers to transfer / carry, a very large sum of money in CASH

 

No doubt rapid growth of digital payments ( especially through mobile wallets / payment apps ), did bring down the need for carrying cash while buying / purchasing of Goods and Services

 

Despite this ( digital payment growth ) , in India , cash continues to be used for ( may be ) , 80 % of all transactions – which is way higher than approx. 5 % - 10 % in most developed countries

 

It is for this reason that most of these countries do NOT have a very HIGH DENOMINATION currency notes

 

In these countries, the highest denomination currency note rarely exceeds 100 times of their smallest currency notes ( see last column of the table underneath )

 

With the gradual withdrawal of Rs 2,000 currency notes , India will fall in line with this practice

 

As a corollary, over the next 2 / 3 years, our Digital Transactions will climb from 20 % to 80 % - a huge benefit

 

Use of CASH in purchase of Land – Buildings – Flats – Gold – Jewellery – Diamonds etc., will drastically come down ( can you imagine carrying a trunk-full of Rs 500 notes, totalling Rs 10 lakhs, to a builder / jeweller ? )

 

Simultaneously, number of Tax-Payers , too , will go up sharply

 

Corollary :

 

With Digital payments reaching 90 % and Artificial Intelligence gobbling all that “ Purchase Data “ , of every Indian citizen like a Black Hole , could we expect following future :

 

Ø Birth of a Black hole ?  ………  18 Jan 2021

 

Extract :

 

Ø WhatsApp – JioMart App will introduce a Conversational AI Chatbot, with

                  which you can engage to ask such questions and get proper answer (

                  somewhat like ALEXA – GOOGLE ASSISTANT – SIRI – CORTANA etc )

         

                 When 400 million users of WhatsApp, each asking every day, just 10

                 questions, this Chatbot will soon have answers to all of your questions !  

 

 

 

Question ?

 

How will Political parties “ finance “ their election-campaign purchases of goods / services – especially luring thousands to turn up for their rallies ( for a consideration – even if it is only FREE food and transport ? )

 

Thank you RBI

 

 

 

With regards,

 

Hemen Parekh

 

www.hemenparekh.ai  /  21  May  2023

 

 

Ø Following is an endorsement by ChatGPT of what I envisaged in Birth of a Black hole ?  18 Jan 2021

 

AI has revolutionized the field of marketing, particularly in the realm of hyper-personalization. Here are some key applications of AI in hyper-personalized marketing:

 

1.  Customer segmentation:

AI algorithms can analyze vast amounts of customer data to identify patterns and segment customers into distinct groups based on their preferences, behavior, and demographics. This enables marketers to create highly targeted and personalized marketing campaigns for each segment.

 

2.  Recommendation engines:

AI-powered recommendation engines use machine learning algorithms to analyze customer data and provide personalized product recommendations. By considering individual preferences, purchase history, browsing behavior, and similar user patterns, these engines can suggest relevant products or services to customers, increasing engagement and conversions.

 

3.  Dynamic pricing:

AI algorithms can analyze real-time data, such as customer demand, competitor pricing, and market trends, to dynamically adjust prices. This allows marketers to offer personalized pricing based on individual customer segments, maximizing revenue and optimizing pricing strategies.

 

4.  Predictive analytics:

AI can leverage predictive analytics to forecast customer behavior, such as future purchases, churn likelihood, or response to marketing campaigns. By analyzing historical data, AI algorithms can generate insights that help marketers anticipate customer needs and preferences, enabling them to tailor marketing efforts accordingly.

 

5.  Chatbots and virtual assistants:

AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants provide personalized customer experiences by understanding and responding to individual queries, offering product recommendations, and providing support. These intelligent bots can learn from customer interactions over time, continuously improving their ability to provide personalized assistance.

 

6.  Content personalization:

AI can analyze customer data, including browsing behaviorprevious purchases, and demographic information, to deliver personalized content experiences. This includes personalized website content, email marketing campaigns, and targeted advertisements, ensuring that customers receive relevant and engaging content.

 

7.  Social media analysis:

AI algorithms can analyze social media data to understand customer sentiment, preferences, and behavior. By monitoring conversations and interactions, marketers can gain insights into customer needs and interests, enabling them to create personalized campaigns and engage with customers in real-time.

 

8.  A/B testing and optimization:

AI can automate the process of A/B testing by continuously testing and optimizing marketing campaigns. By analyzing data and customer responses, AI algorithms can identify the most effective content, messaging, and offers, leading to improved campaign performance and increased personalization.

 

Overall, AI enables marketers to go beyond traditional mass marketing approaches and deliver highly personalized experiences to individual customers. By leveraging AI's capabilities, marketers can enhance customer engagement, increase conversion rates, and build long-lasting customer relationships

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