Mumbai, March 28 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that the exchange or deposit of Rs 2,000 banknotes will not be available on Monday, April 1, 2024, at its 19 issue offices nationwide.

This temporary suspension is attributed to operational activities associated with the annual closing of accounts. The service is expected to recommence on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the RBI said in a statement.

The facility of exchange/deposit of Rs 2,000 banknotes will not be available on Monday, April 1, 2024, at the 19 issue offices of the Reserve Bank of India due to operations associated with the annual closing of accounts, it said.

Previously, RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation on May 19, 2...