RBI reported that currency in circulation (CIC) declined by Rs 64 billion and stood at Rs 29.5 trillion for the week ending August 20, 2021. Reserve money rose by 16.7 per cent on a year-on-year basis, compared with 15 per cent last year. On an FYTD basis, reserve money increased by 3.5 per cent against a 5.4 per cent increase, a year ago.