The Reserve Bank of India approved a dividend transfer of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to the Central Government for FY26, reducing its contingency risk buffer to 6.5%.
This is a significant increase from last year's transfer of ₹2.69 lakh crore
May 22, 2026
05:14 pm
What's the storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a record surplus transfer of ₹2.87 lakh crore to the central government for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26).
The decision was approved by the Central Board of Directors of the RBI during its meeting today.
RBI announces a record ₹2.87 lakh crore dividend to the government for FY26, boosting financial stability amid global challenges.
This was the highest annual dividend transferred to the government by the central bank, according to reports.
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