Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai
Mumbai, Nov 2: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revealed that Rs 2,000 denomination notes worth Rs 5,817 crore are still in circulation. The information was shared through a statement issued by the central bank.
The RBI had announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation on May 19, 2023. At the close of business on that date, Rs 2,000 notes worth Rs 3.56 lac crore were in circulation. As of the close of business on October 31, 2025, notes worth Rs 5,817 crore remain in circulation, the RBI statement said.
The central bank also stated that 98.37% of the total Rs 2,000 notes issued have been returned.
Since May 19, 2023, the facility to exchange Rs 2,000 notes has been available at 19 regional offices of the RBI across the country.