The government may receive Rs 2.56 lakh crore in dividends from the RBI and PSU banks in FY26, compared to Rs 2.30 lakh crore in FY25. This suggests lower RBI support to the budget. RBI's contribution may fall to 0.75% of GDP in FY26 from 0.9% in FY25. Economists believe higher surplus transfer from RBI could benefit the government.