Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Fake Notes Detected; Investment in Private Sector on the Rise
The government found about 217,000 fake banknotes in the last year.
The most common fake note was the ₹500 bill.
They are always updating the real money to make it harder to copy.
Also, companies are growing, with more money being invested and new projects starting.
The government is trying to make it easier for companies to invest and grow, like providing funding for infrastructure, and encouraging private businesses.
2.17 lakh counterfeit notes of various denominations were detected in FY25.
The highest number of fake notes detected were ₹500 (MG New Series), totaling 117,722 pieces.
51,069 fake notes of ₹100 denomination were detected.
The RBI reviews banknote security features and introduces new ones regularly.
Net fixed assets of private limited companies showed steady growth between 2021-22 and 2023-24.
- Who
- Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary.
- What
- 2.17 lakh counterfeit notes were detected in FY25, with increased investment in private sector.
- When
- During FY25.
- Where
- Reported to Parliament.
- Why
- To address counterfeit currency and private sector investment growth.
- Fake Notes Detected in FY25
- 2.17 lakh
- Most Common Fake Note
- ₹500 (MG New Series)
- ₹500 Fake Notes Detected
- 117,722 pieces
- ₹100 Fake Notes Detected
- 51,069 pieces
- Growth of Private Companies Assets
- Steady
Sources
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