RBI Approves Record Rs 2.87 Lakh Crore Dividend to Government

The Reserve Bank of India approved a record surplus transfer of Rs 2,86,588.46 crore to the Government of India for FY26.

The Reserve Bank of India approved a record dividend transfer of Rs 2,86,588.46 crore to the Government of India for financial year 2025-26. The decision was taken at the 623rd meeting of the RBI Central Board of Directors. RBI’s balance sheet expanded to Rs 91.97 lakh crore as of March 31, 2026. The central bank also maintained the Contingency Risk Buffer at 6.5% of its balance sheet under the revised Economic Capital Framework.