{
  "id": 4891006,
  "title": "India eyes plastic notes: How govt plans to keep polymer currency secure from China, Pakistan influence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/india-eyes-plastic-notes-how-govt-plans-to-keep-polymer-currency",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-01T15:49:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-eyes-plastic-notes-how-govt-plans-to-keep-polymer-currency-secure-from-china-pakistan-influence-11788271236087.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India is set to introduce polymer banknotes, starting with low-denominations, according to reports. BRBNMPL, a subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India, has invited global bids for polymer substrate sheets with security features. Bidders must sign a confidentiality agreement and a no-agent pact, separating their Indian operations from those in China and Pakistan. The required material must include security features such as a clear window, metallic numeral, magnetic pseudo-thread, shadow image, and iridescent pattern. India aims for a mix of polymer and conventional cotton-based currency, with ₹10 and ₹20 likely to be the first denominations in polymer form. Polymer banknotes are touted for their durability and enhanced security compared to traditional cotton-based notes.",
  "summary": "Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited, the currency-printing subsidiary of the RBI, has shared a global Expression of Interest inviting domestic and foreign manufacturers to supply opacified polymer substrate sheets. Here's what it means.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}