Cash in circulation up 10% since lockdown

Since March 20, currency in circulation has risen to 26.9 lakh crore—a hike of 10% since the lockdown began. At the same time, the number of Rs 2000 notes in circulation has dipped sharply in two years. The preference for cash has seen year-on-year growth in currency held with the public (CwP) accelerating from 11.3% as on February 28, 2020 to 14.5% at end-March and to 21.3% by June.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/cash-in-circulation-up-10-since-lockdown/articleshow/77753902.cms