RBI Board Approves Record Rs 2.87 Lakh Crore Dividend Payout To Central Government For FY26

RBI has approved a record surplus transfer of Rs 2,86,588.46 crore to the Central Government for the accounting year 2025-26. The decision came during the central bank's board meeting on Friday, following an aggressive 20.61 per cent expansion of its balance sheet. Alongside the historic payout, the RBI bolstered its internal financial safety reserves by allocating Rs 1,09,379.64 crore to its Contingent Risk Buffer, maintaining the safety net at 6.5 per cent.