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India to get ‘plastic notes’? RBI considers decade-old plan. What are polymer banknotes and are they better than paper?

📅 31 May 2026 ⏱️ 2 min read ✍️ Curated by WiseSeva · Source: www.livemint.com

Reserve Bank of India is reportedly reviving a decade-old plan to introduce polymer banknotes, with a pilot project expected soon. Here is what plastic currency is, why the RBI wants it and which countries already use it.

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Key Points at a Glance

  • Originally reported by leading Indian financial media
  • Relevant for entrepreneurs, MSMEs, investors, and business professionals
  • RBI policy impacts lending rates, foreign exchange, and banking regulations

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Source & Further Reading

This news report was originally published by Mint Economy on Fri, 29 May 2026.

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