The Confederation of ATM Industry (CATMi) warns that uneven cash distribution, with SBI prioritizing tier 1 cities, may lead to shortages and shutdowns in tier 2 and tier 3 hubs.
SBI is disproportionately allocating cash to tier 1 cities
Jun 08, 2026
12:45 pm
What's the storyThe Confederation of ATM Industry (CATMi) has warned that ATMs in tier 2 and tier 3 cities are facing severe cash shortages.
The problem stems from State Bank of India (SBI), as it continues to disproportionately allocate cash to ATMs in tier 1 cities.
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