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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Wednesday declared a record dividend of Rs 2.11 lakh crore to govt, more than double what was expected by the money markets.
The dividend is more than the Rs 1.02 lakh crore that govt had budgeted as dividends from all financial institutions and will reduce its need to borrow from the market. This is the second year in a row that the central bank has paid a dividend sharply higher than the amount budgeted by govt.
The likelihood of a lower govt borrowing pushed down yields on the 10-year govt bonds to below 7%.
Experts said the surplus transfer to govt will help it reduce the fiscal deficit and make funds available for capital spending. The announcement will make available a bonanza for the new govt when it takes office after the LS polls.
In a statement issued after its board meeting, RBI said the dividend was computed after maintaining a contingent risk buffer at 6.5% of its balance sheet. The buffer is at the higher end of the 6.5 to 5.5% band recommended by the Bimal Jalan committee, which indicates that RBI’s payout follows record earnings.
RBI’s total income and sources of income are disclosed in the annual report which is published later in the year. Considering that public sector banks too have reported record profits and are declaring dividend, govt revenues are likely to overshoot budgeted numbers.
RBI approves Rs 2.11 lakh crore dividend payout to govt for 2023-24
The Reserve Bank of India approved a Rs 2.11 lakh crore dividend payout to the central government for 2023-24, doubling the previous year's amount under Governor Shaktikanta Das's chairmanship.
RBI approves record Rs 2.1L cr dividend to govt
The RBI's dividend of Rs 2.1 lakh crore surpassed market expectations, reducing the government's need to borrow. This surplus transfer will help lower the fiscal deficit and increase funds for capital expenditure.
Boost for Centres finances! RBI may transfer higher dividend of around Rs 1 lakh crore
Kanika Pasricha from Union Bank of India predicts a surplus transfer of INR 1,000 billion from the RBI to the government in FY25. Analysts suggest a potential surplus exceeding last year's Rs 87,416 crore transfer.
[Excerpt from The Times of India “RBI Approves Highest-Ever Dividend Of Rs 2.11 Lakh Crore for Government” Dated 23/05/24]

Q1: How much surplus payment has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved to the Central Government for the accounting year 2023-24?
(a) Rs 87,416 crore
(b) Rs 1 lakh crore
(c) Rs 2.11 lakh crore
(d) Rs 30,307 crore

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Ans: (c) Rs 2.11 lakh crore
Sol: The RBI approved a record amount of Rs 2.11 lakh crore as the surplus payment to the Central Government for the accounting year 2023-24.


Q2: What was the surplus transfer to the Central Government by the RBI in the year 2022-23?
(a) Rs 2.11 lakh crore
(b) Rs 1 lakh crore
(c) Rs 30,307 crore
(d) Rs 87,416 crore

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Ans: (d) Rs 87,416 crore
Sol: The surplus transfer to the Central Government by the RBI in the year 2022-23 was Rs 87,416 crore.


Q3: By how much could the fiscal deficit for FY 2025 be reduced due to the increased surplus transfer?
(a) 0.1% of GDP
(b) 0.2% of GDP
(c) 0.3% of GDP
(d) 0.5% of GDP

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Ans: (b) 0.2% of GDP
Sol: The increased surplus transfer could reduce the fiscal deficit for FY 2025 by around 0.2% of GDP.


Q4: What are some factors contributing to the increase in the RBI’s surplus?
(a) Decrease in VRR sales participation
(b) Higher interest rates on domestic and foreign securities
(c) Lower interest rates on domestic securities
(d) Reduction in foreign exchange fund revaluation gains

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Ans: (b) Higher interest rates on domestic and foreign securities
Sol: Higher interest rates on both domestic and foreign securities, and gains from revaluing foreign exchange funds have contributed to the increase in the RBI’s surplus.


Q5: What recommendation does the Bimal Jalan Committee provide regarding the RBI’s surplus transfer?
(a) Increasing the fiscal deficit
(b) Lowering the surplus transfer to the government
(c) Balancing the RBI’s financial resilience with the fiscal needs of the government
(d) Promoting fixed repo rate auctions

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Ans: (c) Balancing the RBI’s financial resilience with the fiscal needs of the government
Sol: The Bimal Jalan Committee’s recommendations aim to balance the RBI’s financial resilience with the fiscal needs of the government, guiding the distribution of the surplus.

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