Surplus Story: Banks and Government Sit Pretty as RBI Preps Policy Shift

India’s banking sector remains awash with liquidity as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gears up for its June monetary policy announcement. Key financial indicators from June 5, 2025, highlight a robust cash position, ongoing government surplus, and active central bank operations, even as the rupee faces marginal depreciation against the US dollar.

 

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These developments come as the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to announce another 25 basis point repo rate cut, driven by subdued inflation and robust GDP growth. Ample liquidity, combined with a supportive policy stance, is poised to further stimulate credit growth and economic activity.

 

Analysts highlight that the current liquidity surplus, bolstered by a record RBI dividend to the government, provides the central bank ample room to maneuver on rates while maintaining financial stability.

 

Source: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)