These Companies' PR Teams Are Hilariously Cashing In On The ₹500 And ₹1000 News

    "We have got two words for you: Paytm Karo."

    Andre Borges
    by Andre Borges

    BuzzFeed Staff, India

    Today, PM Narendra Modi shocked the nation when he announced that ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes will not be considered legal, effective midnight.

    The government has announced that there will be new ₹500 notes, and the introduction of a ₹2,000 note. This decision has been made in an effort to curb the rise of corruption and black money in the country. All holding Indian currency will be have to exchange their notes before December 30, 2016.

    1. And Indian brands have gone all out to try and attract new customers with schemes and just the right amount of sass.

    Zomato India @ZomatoIN

    *ahem*

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    2.

    Paytm @Paytm

    We have got two words for you: Paytm Karo.

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    3.

    MobiKwik @MobiKwik

    Don't Panic & Go Cashless! Get your friends on MobiKwik & save them from the panic too! Pay for your groceries, bills, cabs & more at ease!

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    4.

    FreeCharge @FreeCharge

    Great Move! Trash the Cash-Just Freecharge #Freechargenotcash

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    5.

    Ola @Olacabs

    Well let's just say Thank God for Ola Money!

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    7.

    Big Bazaar @BigBazaar

    For the benefit of the consumer, today our stores will be open till 11.50 pm to help people buy their daily needs.

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    8.

    FOOD-ADDA™ @FoodAddaIndia

    We welcome 1 lounge and Arthur's Theme in Koregaon Park, Baner and Goa in the Members Only card program. You get… https://t.co/8dsaxiZtwF

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