The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported a 0.40% increase on a fortnightly basis in currency in circulation, reaching Rs 43.64 lakh crore as of October 31, 2026. The central bank indicated that overall reserve money advanced 1.50% during the same period, totaling Rs 54.02 lakh crore. Currency in circulation registered a 14.2% rise year-on-year, compared to a 7.2% increase in the corresponding period last year. To date in the current fiscal year, currency in circulation has risen 4.8% while reserve money has expanded by 5.8%.