Counterfeit currency detection rises 5.7% in 2025-26; fake Rs 500 notes see sharp increase: RBI
- Posted on May 29, 2026
- By Financial Express
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Counterfeit currency detection rises 5.7% in 2025-26; fake Rs 500 notes see sharp increase: RBI
Detection of counterfeit currency notes in India’s banking system increased by 5.7 per cent in 2025-26, according to the RBI annual report. Fake Rs 500 notes recorded the sharpest rise among major denominations and remained the most detected counterfeit currency note during the year.