Venkatesh R Vedanthi

Venkatesh R Vedanthi

Dr Venkatesh R Vedanthi is a former RBI general manager whose assignments spanned currency management, regulation, supervision, risk, audit, and compliance.

How Public Procurement Must Balance Technical Standards With Public Trust

A little-noticed clause in India's polymer currency tender shows why governments must procure not only what works, but also what society is willing to embrace.

Venkatesh R Vedanthi

August 7, 2026 at 7:07 AM IST

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