Ganga Narayan Rath

Ganga Narayan Rath

Ganga Narayan Rath is a former central banker and a contributor to leading financial publications.

India's Polymer Banknote Moment Should Begin at Home, Not Abroad

As the RBI revisits polymer currency, India must look beyond durability and cost. The real challenge is building the technology at home before replacing paper notes.

Ganga Narayan Rath

Manas R. Das

July 17, 2026 at 11:38 AM IST

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