Centre to receive Rs 57,128 cr from RBI as FY20 surplus

Mumbai, Aug 14 The Reserve Bank of India's Board on Friday approved the transfer of Rs 57,128 crore surplus to the Central government for FY20.

The decision was taken at the 584th meeting of the Central Board under the Chairmanship of RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, through video conference.

"The Board reviewed the current economic situation, continued global and domestic challenges and the monetary, regulatory and other measures taken by the RBI to mitigate the economic impact of Covid-19 pandemic.

"The Board also approved the transfer of Rs 57,128 crore as surplus to the Central government for the accounting year 2019-20, while deciding to maintain the Contingency Risk Buffer at 5.5 per cent."

( With inputs from IANS )