RBI Discloses 88% Return of Rs 2000 Notes



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The Reserve Bank of India has announced that a significant 88% of the Rs 2000 banknotes, initially in circulation, have now been returned. As of July 31, 2023, only Rs 0.42 lakh crore worth of these notes remain in circulation, down from Rs 3.62 lakh crore on March 31. The majority of returned notes, around 87%, were deposited, with the remaining 13% exchanged for other denominations. The public is encouraged to deposit or exchange their Rs 2000 notes before the September 30 deadline to avoid last-minute congestion.

Withdrawal of ₹2000 Denomination Banknotes - Status The Reserve Bank of India had announced the withdrawal of ₹2000 banknotes from circulation videPress Release 2023-2024/257 dated May 19, 2023. The total value of ₹2000 banknotes in circulation, which amounted to ₹3.62 lakh crore on March 31, 2023 had declined to ₹3.56 lakh crore as at the close of business on May 19, 2023. A status of withdrawal of ₹2000 banknotes was published by the RBI inPress Release No. 2023-2024/522 dated July 3rd, 202
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As of July 31, 2023, 88% of the Rs 2000 banknotes that were in circulation have been returned to the Reserve Bank of India.

Following the return of 88% of the notes, the value of Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation stood at Rs 0.42 lakh crore as of July 31, 2023.

Approximately 87% of the returned Rs 2000 notes were deposited into bank accounts, and about 13% were exchanged for banknotes of other denominations.

The public is advised to deposit and/or exchange their Rs 2000 banknotes before September 30, 2023.

The Reserve Bank of India announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 banknotes from circulation on May 19, 2023.




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