RBI Approves Record Rs 2.87 Lakh Crore Dividend To Govt For FY26

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• RBI Approves Record Rs 2.87 Lakh Crore Dividend To Govt For FY26 Published By, Last Updated: May 22, 2026, 16:23 IST The payout is expected to provide the government with extra fiscal room for spending while helping keep the fiscal deficit under control.
• The decision was taken during the 623rd meeting of the RBI’s Central Board in Mumbai.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday approved a record dividend payout of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to the central government for the 2025-26 financial year, giving a major boost to public finances at a time of global economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions.
• The surplus transfer is higher than the Rs 2.69 lakh crore paid in FY25 and Rs 2.1 lakh crore transferred in FY24. The payout is expected to provide the government with extra fiscal room for spending while helping keep the fiscal deficit under control.
• The decision was...