Plastic Banknotes
Reserve Bank of India gets govt's nod to issue ₹10, ₹20 polymer banknotes
The central bank will issue 1 billion each of ₹10 and ₹20 polymer banknotes for field trials before taking a call on their regular issuance
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RBI's currency printing arm invites bids for polymer note material
The move marks India's first formal procurement step towards polymer banknotes, though the Reserve Bank of India has not announced denominations or a timeline for their introduction
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Proposal for polymer banknotes under consideration: RBI Governor Malhotra
RBI Governor says the central bank is assessing the merits and challenges of polymer banknotes even as cash usage and currency circulation continue to grow
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Best of BS Opinion: Why India must leave retrospective taxes behind
From retrospective taxation and quality reforms to polymer notes, exam glitches and middle-class stress, today's opinion pages examine key policy challenges
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Plastic currency: Switching to polymer bank notes can help manage costs
Polymer notes are made of a thin plastic substrate that is more resistant to moisture, dirt and tearing
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Govt to conduct field trial of plastic banknotes
Rs 10 notes to be tested in 5 places, amid complaints of fake Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes
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