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
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
We should count polymer notesAs this usage is likely to continue for some time, there is a need to review the material used to make currency notes in India. Polymer cur...
17 Sep, 2022, 12.08 AM IST
RBI to procure 50 note verifying machinesThe machines, for which the central bank has floated a global tender, is proposed to be installed at its 18 regional offices throughout the...
30 Jul, 2017, 02.30 PM IST
RBI to run pilot to test plastic notesRBI has finally floated a tender for plastic currency notes after years of deliberation. However,the tender is only for a pilot project.
25 Jan, 2014, 06.14 AM IST
RBI plans to gradually replace Rs 10 bank notes with coinsThe minister said that RBI has also informed that the average life of a Rs 10 denomination bank note is about 9-10 months and its average c...
23 Nov, 2012, 03.05 PM IST
- RBI to conduct field trials of Rs 10 polymer notes in five cities
Polymer notes have relatively longer life compared to the prevailing paper banknotes and may help in checking counterfeiting.
23 Aug, 2012, 04.13 PM IST
- RBI to probe defective note supply by printer, says UK paper
RBI has refused to comment on the report in UK’s Daily Mail in its online edition. Sources, however, said the report is not accurate.
24 Aug, 2010, 03.21 AM IST
- RBI to issue polymer notes of Rs 10
The Reserve Bank of India will soon issue 100-crore polymer notes of Rs 10 denomination to improve their longevity and to thwart counterfei...
23 Mar, 2010, 02.52 AM IST
- Genuine currency too gets cheap to print
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has managed to literally arrest the rise in prices it pays for printing money. And if per-unit printing cos...
13 Sep, 2008, 03.57 AM IST
- Treat currency notes with respect, pleads RBI
Banknotes are subjected to abuse and defacement to such an extent that ensuring supply of good quality notes is one of the biggest headache...
13 Mar, 2008, 12.00 AM IST