Explain the concept of seigniorage and assess its macroeconomic implications for India with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words)

Seigniorage is the net revenue a sovereign earns from issuing money, equal to the face value of currency minus its production and distribution cost. In fiat systems, it also includes the inflation tax captured when money growth outpaces output.

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