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RBI Targets Polymer Banknotes for Start of Next Financial Year
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said India could begin circulating polymer banknotes at the start of the next financial year, if field trials and preparations stay on schedule. He made the statement at…
The Story in Brief
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said India could begin circulating polymer banknotes at the start of the next financial year, if field trials and preparations stay on schedule. He made the statement at a post-Monetary Policy Committee briefing. The RBI has not announced the denomination or exact launch date.
Polymer notes are designed to last longer and resist moisture, potentially reducing the need to replace damaged currency. Malhotra said such notes have lasted more than 30 years in some countries. The transition will require work on printing, distribution, ATM compatibility and public awareness. Lower-denomination notes may be considered because they change hands more often, Times Now News reports.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that polymer notes will instantly transform cash management are premature, just as fears of an overnight cash disruption are overstated. The real test is whether trials show that the notes survive India’s heat, humidity and heavy handling, while ATMs and cash machines accept them reliably. The RBI should publish the trial results, selected denominations and replacement costs before launch. Will the new notes last long enough to justify their production and distribution expense?
Source: timesnownews.com
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