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 contrasts with the decline in fake Rs 2,000 notes. Detection at commercial banks improved, indicating stronger frontline capabilities. The RBI is enhancing security features on banknotes.

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…

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,…

Counterfeit currency detections rose 5.7% in FY26, driven by increases in ₹200 and ₹500 notes, according to RBI.