Economists estimate the surplus transfer-often referred to as the central bank’s dividend to the government-in the range of Rs 2.7 lakh crore to Rs 3 lakh crore. In the FY27 Union Budget, the government has estimated Rs 3.16 lakh crore in dividends from state-owned companies and surplus transfers from the central bank. Last year, the RBI transferred Rs 2.68 lakh crore, 27% higher than the previous year.
Petrol, diesel price hike impact: HPCL, BPCL & IOC shares jump 2% each. What lies ahead for the OMCs?
Oil marketing companies like HPCL, BPCL, and IOC saw a 2% share increase following a second petrol and diesel price hike in under a week,