Rs 2000 notes: 97.96% returned; Rs 7,261 cr worth notes still with public

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that 97.96% of the Rs 2000 notes have returned to the banking system, with only Rs 7,261 crore still with the public. The withdrawal of Rs 2000 notes was announced on May 19, 2023, and facilities for deposit and exchange were available until October 7, 2023.