Banks draw attention of Govt, RBI to ATM shortage

Banks have alerted the government and the banking regulator Reserve Bank of India about shortages in automated teller machines (ATMs). They have also advocated for clearer procurement norms through the government e-marketplace (GeM) portal. Industry insiders mentioned that the initial low capacity issue is linked to the 'Make in India' guidelines implemented in FY20. Vendors took time to establish operations in India, contributing to the supply constraints.