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

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…