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RBI: Currency in Circulation Hits Rs 42.90 Lakh Crore
28 Aug
Summary
- Currency in circulation rose to Rs 42.90 lakh crore as of August 15, 2026.
- Reserve money decreased by 0.60% to Rs 52.39 lakh crore in the same period.
- Annual growth in currency circulation accelerated to 12.4%.
As of August 15, 2026, currency in circulation in India has seen a slight increase, reaching Rs 42.90 lakh crore. This represents a 0.30% rise on a fortnightly basis. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) also reported a contraction in the overall reserve money, which decreased by 0.60% to Rs 52.39 lakh crore during the same period.
Looking at the year-on-year trend, currency in circulation demonstrated a robust growth of 12.4%. This acceleration is notably higher than the 8.3% increase observed at the same point in the previous year. For the current fiscal year, currency in circulation has expanded by 3%, while reserve money has grown by 2.6%.
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