RBI withdraws Rs. 2000 banknotes from circulation; Public can exchange notes, know dates
New Delhi: Reserve Bank of India has decided to withdraw the Rs. 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation. However the banknotes in Rs 2000 denomination will continue to be legal tender.
The Rs 2000 denomination banknote was introduced in November 2016 under Section 24(1) of RBI Act, 1934, primarily to meet the currency requirement of the
economy in an expeditious manner after the withdrawal of legal tender status of all Rs 500 and Rs 1000 banknotes in circulation at that time.
Read Also : Saudi Energy Minister Visits PFC at WEC2024The objective of introducing Rs 2000 banknotes was met once banknotes in other denominations became available in adequate quantities. Therefore, printing of Rs 2000 banknotes was stopped in 2018-19.
RBI in a release mentioned that all banks shall provide deposit and/or exchange facility for Rs 2000 banknotes until September 30, 2023. Separate guidelines have been issued to the banks.
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