MUMBAI: Cash logistics companies, which replenish ATMs, have approached banks seeking measures to offset a sharp rise in operating costs, warning that a combination of fuel inflation, wage hikes and compliance expenses could push industry costs up by 15-20% in the near term. An increase in fees is likely to require a revision in ATM interchange charges that banks pay to other banks for customers using off network ATMs.

The cash logistics industry anticipates a 15-20% cost increase due to rising fuel and wage expenses, prompting urgent pricing adjustments.

MUMBAI: Cash logistics companies, which replenish ATMs, have approached banks seeking measures to offset a sharp rise in operating costs, warning that a combination of fuel…