The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved its highest-ever surplus transfer of ₹2.86 lakh crore to the Central Government for the Financial Year (FY) 2025–26.
The decision was taken at the 623rd meeting of the RBI Central Board of Directors, chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra in Mumbai.
RBI’s gross income increased by 26.42% in FY26, while its balance sheet expanded by 20.61% to ₹91.97 lakh crore as of 31 March 2026.
The central bank transferred ₹1.09 lakh crore to the Contingent Risk Buffer (CRB) while maintaining the CRB at 6.5% under the revised Economic Capital Framework (ECF).
The Board also reviewed global and domestic economic conditions and discussed risks to the economic outlook.