RBI Confirms Existing CTS Cheque Books Remain Valid Beyond December 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) clarified that existing Cheque Truncation System (CTS) cheque books will remain valid beyond December 31, 2026, dismissing viral social media claims that new cheque books with upgraded security features would become mandatory from January 1, 2027. The RBI emphasized no new replacement requirements are being introduced and advised customers to verify banking information through official channels. The CTS enables faster cheque processing by transmitting digital images electronically instead of physical cheques.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: mint, freepressjournal, mint, economictimes, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 7 Nov, 06:40 pm. Other outlets followed.