New RBI guidelines for currency chests: Processing capacity of 6.60 lakh banknotes per day, CBL of at least Rs 1000 cr
The Reserve Bank of India on Monday issued fresh guidelines or banks to set up new currency chests. As per the new guidelines, the area of the room or vault should be at least 1500 sq. ft. In case of hilly/ inaccessible places, the area of the strong room or vault should be at least 600 sq. ft.
The monitoring authority over the chests lies with the RBI. Photo: PTI