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₹500 Notes

The Press Information Bureau’s fact-checking unit has clarified a viral message circulating on social media and WhatsApp claiming that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has instructed banks to stop dispensing ₹500 notes from ATMs by September 2025.

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has issued a fact check to dispel rumours claiming ₹500 banknotes with a star (*) symbol are counterfeit.