India's ATM Cash Crisis: Record Currency Circulation Meets Systemic Replenishment Hurdles

India’s ATM Cash Crisis: Record Currency Circulation Meets Systemic Replenishment Hurdles

The Growing Disconnect Between Cash Availability and ATM Accessibility Despite India’s currency in circulation reaching an all-time high of Rs 42.56 lakh crore as of May 29, 2026, a significant portion of the nation’s ATM network is struggling to remain functional. The Confederation of ATM Industry (CATMi) has reported a critical decline in cash replenishment,…

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India's ATM Cash Crisis: Record Currency Circulation Meets Distribution Bottlenecks

India’s ATM Cash Crisis: Record Currency Circulation Meets Distribution Bottlenecks

Despite India’s currency in circulation reaching a record high of Rs 42.56 lakh crore as of May 29, 2026, a persistent cash shortage is plaguing the nation’s ATM network. The Confederation of ATM Industry (CATMi) has formally alerted the Indian Banks Association (IBA) that ATM operators are struggling to secure sufficient cash to replenish machines,…

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