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,…
