RBI Says 98.31% of Rs 2000 Notes Returned to Banks as of July 31, 2025

Last updated: 02 August 2025


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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported that a substantial 98.31% of the Rs 2000 banknotes, initially in circulation as of May 19, 2023, have now been returned to the banking system. As of July 31, 2025, only Rs 6,017 crore worth of these notes remain outside the banks. The withdrawal process began on May 19, 2023, with facilities for exchange and deposit available at bank branches until October 7, 2023, and at RBI Issue Offices thereafter.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a significant update on the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes. According to the latest figures released on July 31, 2025, 98.31% of the Rs 2000 notes in circulation as of May 19, 2023, have been returned to the banking system. Official copy
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As of July 31, 2025, 98.31% of the Rs 2000 notes that were in circulation on May 19, 2023, have been returned to the banking system.

The total value of Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation was Rs 3.56 lakh crore at the close of business on May 19, 2023.

As of July 31, 2025, Rs 6,017 crore worth of Rs 2000 banknotes remain in circulation.

The RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation on May 19, 2023.

The facility for deposit and/or exchange was available at all bank branches until October 7, 2023. It is also available at the 19 RBI Issue Offices, and notes can be sent via India Post to these offices.

Yes, the Rs 2000 banknotes continue to be legal tender.




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