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In a shock move Thursday, the Indian government announced as of midnight it would stop the over-the-counter exchange of old currency notes — bills of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denomination that were ...

India has discontinued its two largest rupee notes in a shocking move against corruption. Notes worth 500 and 1,000 rupees will be invalid starting at midnight local time, Prime Minister Narendra ...

India invalidates large bank notes in crackdown on crime November 8, 2016 More than 8 years ago Indians crowd a gas station, one of the few places still accepting 500- and 1,000-rupee notes in New ...

Indian currency Rs500 notes to be discontinued by 2026? Govt issues clarification. The government urged citizens to avoid spreading misinformation. Last updated: June 07, 2025 | 08:45.