RBI curbs on NBFC flexi credit may push lenders towards bullet loans, raise costs: KotakThe Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) proposed restrictions on revolving credit facilities offered by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) m...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Government approves introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of Rs 10 and 20The government has approved polymer banknotes for field trials and regular issuance. Inflation has declined steadily, though recent pressur...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: Sabse bada rupaiyah! The rupee's journey to becoming truly IndianKnow about history of Indian rupee: India's currency evolved from diverse regional money to a unified rupee. The Reserve Bank of India was ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Plastic notes in India get a likely release date: Here's what RBI Governor saidPlastic currency notes may enter circulation at the start of next financial year. The Reserve Bank of India is targeting this rollout after...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
RBI asks banks to install fake currency detection machines at branches along international bordersThe Reserve Bank of India has directed banks to enhance counterfeit note detection. Branches near international borders must now have note ...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
It's a revamp! RBI steps ahead on plan for plastic rupee notesIndia's currency printing authority is now on the lookout for international suppliers of polymer banknote material, signaling a significant...
30 Jul, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Govt approves RBI's trials of ₹10, ₹20 polymer notes; no plan to replace paper currencyThe government has approved the Reserve Bank of India's proposal for polymer banknotes. One billion pieces each of ten and twenty rupee pol...
30 Jul, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Plastic notes in India coming soon: Why govt wants polymer banknotes, which countries use them and how these currencies helpWhy is RBI introducing plastic notes?The government's approval for RBI polymer notes has renewed focus on why RBI plastic notes are needed....
30 Jul, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Parliament Watch: ESIC disburses Rs 5.26 crore under ABVK, 79 FEMA applications disposed of since FY22Parliament updates: Govt launched a 3-month drive to clear 16,033 labour disputes, ESIC disbursed ₹5.26 crore under ABVKY, approved polymer...
28 Jul, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
No proposal for one-time waiver of loans of small, marginal farmers: MoS FinanceThe government has no current proposal for a one-time loan waiver for farmers. The Reserve Bank of India offers financial restructuring opt...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Economics of plastic notes: Why RBI is considering polymer banknotesIndia's currency printing arm is exploring polymer banknotes for future use. These notes offer enhanced durability and security features fo...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Is RBI replacing paper currency with plastic notes from June 30, 2026? Check detailsViral social media claims about the Reserve Bank of India replacing paper currency with plastic notes by June 30, 2026, are false. The Pres...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
RBI’s currency printing cost falls 23.5% in FY26 despite rise in cash circulationReserve Bank of India's spending on printing money dropped significantly. This happened even as the total value of currency in circulation ...
29 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Exchange of Rs 2000 note at RBI Mumbai office will not be available tomorrowThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) informed that owing to operational considerations, the exchange of Rs 2,000 notes will not be available on ...
11 Jan, 2024, 02.58 PM IST
Latest deadline: What is the last date to exchange or deposit Rs 2,000 bank notes?Rs 2,000 exchange deadline: Members of the public can exchange Rs 2000 banknotes up to to a limit of Rs 20,000 at a time.
02 Oct, 2023, 10.47 AM IST
Are Rs 10, Rs 20, Rs 100, Rs 200, Rs 500 notes with star symbols fake? RBI clarifiesSeveral people have recently been discussing the validity of banknotes with a star symbol on various social media platforms. To clear the a...
28 Jul, 2023, 03.33 PM IST
Banks to continue accepting scribbled notes, says RBIBanks will continue to accept currency notes with scribbling, RBI said, dismissing rumours that it has stopped banks from accepting such no...
31 Dec, 2013, 08.40 PM IST