Tag: RBI
RBI’s big dividend: How India’s central Bank has been quietly funding the government, and why FY26 could break all records
Every year, the Reserve Bank of India transfers its surplus profits to the central government as dividend. From ₹30,659 crore in FY17 to a potential ₹3.3 lakh crore in FY26.
RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%, projects GDP growth of 6.9% in FY27
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, projecting India’s GDP growth to slow to 6.9% in FY27 amid rising oil prices, rupee volatility, and global uncertainty caused by the West Asia conflict.
India’s forex reserves strong enough to withstand global shocks: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India’s “State of the Economy” article highlights India’s strong forex reserves of $709.75 billion as of March 13, 2026, providing a cushion against global shocks and ensuring macroeconomic stability amid rising geopolitical tensions.
India’s GDP grows 7.8% in Q3 FY26: What the new base year means for you and the economy
MoSPI's revised GDP series with 2022-23 as base year puts India's full-year FY26 growth at 7.6%, beating earlier estimates — here's the full picture
RBI’s warning to states: Cut debt or risk growth, welfare, and investment
The Reserve Bank of India recently issued a report titled “State Finances: A Study of Budgets 2023–24.” With the report, the central bank has sent a clear alarm to all states.
Banks’ bad loans at a multi-decade low: RBI reports 2.1% GNPA by September 2025
Strong recoveries, fewer fresh defaults, and cleaner loan books help India’s banking system keep improving, even as small finance banks see stress rise.