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Cash craze: Currency in circulation touches record Rs 40 lakh crore

The amount of cash circulating in the economy has hit an all-time peak of Rs 40 lakh crore in January, after rising 11.1% year-on-year. Yet, interestingly, the cash-to-GDP ratio has dipped, suggesting that digital payments are playing a much bigger role than before.

17 Feb 2026 1:51 pm