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flag India's cash in circulation hit a record ₹40 lakh crore by January 2026, driven by strong spending and reduced interest rates, despite growing digital payments.

flag India's currency in circulation hit a record ₹40 lakh crore by January 2026, up 11.1% year-on-year, driven by strong consumption, lower interest rates, and the phase-out of ₹2000 notes. flag Despite a surge in UPI transactions—reaching ₹28 lakh crore in one month, or 70% of total cash—physical cash remains dominant, with the cash-to-GDP ratio falling to 11% from 14.4% in FY21. flag Bank deposits and advances nearly tripled from FY15 to FY25, signaling deeper financial integration. flag The Reserve Bank of India is pushing banks to increase ₹100 and ₹200 note availability in ATMs, aiming for 96% coverage by March 2026.

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