RBI Withdraws Rs 2,000 Notes; Exchange and Deposit Still Available at RBI Offices
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) withdrew the Rs 2,000 banknotes from circulation on May 19, 2023, but they remain legal tender. While banks stopped accepting these notes for deposit or exchange after October 7, 2023, holders can still exchange or deposit them at any of the RBI's 19 Issue Offices or send them via India Post for credit to their bank accounts. The value of Rs 2,000 notes in circulation has declined from Rs 3.56 lakh crore to Rs 5,451 crore by April 30, 2026, with 98.47% of the notes returned to the banking system.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (58/100). Lens Score 30/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- ndtv— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present factual information from the Reserve Bank of India without political framing. They focus on the RBI's currency management decisions and procedures for exchanging or depositing Rs 2,000 notes. No political viewpoints or partisan interpretations are evident, reflecting a neutral, administrative perspective.
The tone across the articles is neutral and informative, emphasizing procedural details and official data. There is no positive or negative sentiment toward the withdrawal; instead, the coverage aims to clarify options for holders of Rs 2,000 notes and provide reassurance about their validity and exchange mechanisms.
How 2 sources covered this story
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