<h1>Currency Printing Costs Surge 25% as RBI Manages Banknote Circulation and Counterfeit Challenges in Fiscal Year 2024-25</h1> The Reserve Bank of India's annual report reveals currency printing expenditure increased 25% to Rs 6,372.8 crore in 2024-25, primarily due to higher banknote printing. Circulation of banknotes and coins grew by 6% and 9.6% respectively. Rs 500 denomination dominated at 86% in value and 40.9% in volume. The Rs 2000 note withdrawal continued, with 98.2% returned to banks. Counterfeit notes detection varied across denominations, with the central bank focusing on indigenous production and security features.