Reserve Bank of India's spending on printing money dropped significantly. This happened even as the total value of currency in circulation grew. Higher denomination notes, especially the Rs 500 note, met this demand. Cash usage remains strong despite digital growth. The RBI plans to enhance banknote security and durability.

An increase in demand for banknotes, which had led to currency to gdp ratio rising to 12.1% from 11.7% in FY25, has been attributed to a `strong preference for cash’ among…

Fake currency detection in India increased in 2025-26. The Rs 500 note became the primary target for counterfeiters, showing a significant rise in fake detections. This trend…