Cash in circulation rises 11% to record Rs 40 lakh crore

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Currency in circulation hit a record Rs 40 lakh crore, yet its share in the economy declined to 11.2% as digital payments surged. Despite increased absolute cash holdings, driven by tax enforcement and low interest rates, UPI transactions now dominate everyday economic activity, indicating cash’s growing role as a store of value.
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Currency in circulation hit a record Rs 40 lakh crore, yet its share in the economy declined to 11.2% as digital payments surged. Despite increased absolute cash holdings, driven by tax enforcement and low interest rates, UPI transactions now dominate everyday economic activity, indicating cash’s growing role as a store of value.

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