Currency In Circulation Growth Hits Five-Year High, RBI Data Shows
What Happened
Currency in circulation in India has risen to record levels, with RBI data showing ₹43.47 lakh crore in circulation as of October 15, 2026, up from about ₹43.06 lakh crore at September-end. Separately, RBI’s denomination-wise data showed ₹42.65 lakh crore of banknotes in circulation as of October 2, with ₹500 notes accounting for ₹36.57 lakh crore of the total value.
Key Takeaways
Cash in circulation continues to expand even as digital payments grow, showing that physical currency remains an important part of India’s economy.