Rs 2,000 notes withdrawal: Rs 6,577 cr worth such notes still with public

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that 98.15% of Rs 2000 notes have been returned to the banking system, with only Rs 6,577 crore in circulation as of January 31, 2025. These notes remain legal tender and can still be deposited or exchanged at RBI offices and through India Post. The Rs 2000 notes were introduced in November 2016.