RBI May Introduce Polymer Currency Notes in India as Printing Costs and Cash Circulation Reach Record Levels India may be on the verge of witnessing one of the biggest changes to its currency system in over a decade. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly considering the reintroduction of polymer banknotes—commonly known as plastic currency notes—as rising demand for cash, increasing printing expenses, and the growing volume of damaged notes place pressure on the count

India-Ethiopia WTO Accession Protocol Brings Global Trade Membership Process Into Focus India and Ethiopia signed a bilateral accession protocol on May 22, 2026, in Geneva as part of Ethiopia's ongoing efforts to join the World Trade Organization (WTO). The development has renewed interest in understanding how countries become WTO members and what steps are involved in joining the global trading system. The WTO accession process is often lengthy and involves extensive legal,