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RBI finds cash demand harder to predict as digital payments grow

RBI faces challenges forecasting demand for banknotes as currency in circulation continues to grow at double-digit rates despite rising digital payments. Deputy Governor SC Murmu said cash remains widely used, particularly in rural areas, among low-income groups and small businesses.

18 Aug 2026 3:04 pm