HomeSearchBrowseSectorsAlertsBudgetParliamentHow Policy Is MadeLong ReadsPolicy HistoryIntelligenceKnowledge GraphContinuityCompareAmendmentsWeekly WrapDigestStatesMy TrackerSourcesBlogAPIAboutRSS Feed
Latest policy
Adjudication Order in the matter of suspected insider trading in the scrip of Wipro LtdAdjudication Order in the matter of inspection of IIFL Capital Services LimitedDraft Telecommunication (Broadcasting & Cable) Services DRM Based Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual’ for seeking comments of StakeholdersSection 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance RequirementRBI Announces Regulatory Measures for the Foreign Exchange MarketRBI launches Quarterly Order Books, Inventories and Capacity Utilisation Survey: July – September 2026 (Round 75)Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings - Foreign Exchange Risk ReserveOctober 6, 2026Delegation of Financial Power Rules, 1995Notification for Request for Empanelment (RFE) for Empanelment of Consulting Agencies For Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) Gap Assessment, Compliance Framework Development and Implementation SupportDirection regarding publication of tariff offers, etc.Ministry of Textiles extends RoSCTL Scheme till 31 December 2026Adjudication Order in the matter of suspected insider trading in the scrip of Wipro LtdAdjudication Order in the matter of inspection of IIFL Capital Services LimitedDraft Telecommunication (Broadcasting & Cable) Services DRM Based Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual’ for seeking comments of StakeholdersSection 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance RequirementRBI Announces Regulatory Measures for the Foreign Exchange MarketRBI launches Quarterly Order Books, Inventories and Capacity Utilisation Survey: July – September 2026 (Round 75)Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings - Foreign Exchange Risk ReserveOctober 6, 2026Delegation of Financial Power Rules, 1995Notification for Request for Empanelment (RFE) for Empanelment of Consulting Agencies For Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) Gap Assessment, Compliance Framework Development and Implementation SupportDirection regarding publication of tariff offers, etc.Ministry of Textiles extends RoSCTL Scheme till 31 December 2026
Press releaseRBIFriday, 25 September 2026

WMA Limit for Government of India for October 2026 – March 2027

Cite this

Citations are auto-generated; verify before publishing. The release classification is PolicyDhara's, not the source's.

Official press release — a government communication announcing decisions, milestones, or initiatives. Signals intent and often precedes formal notification or legislative action.

Summary

The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, has decided that the limit for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for the second half of the financial year 2026-27 (October 2026 to March 2027) will be ₹50,000 crore. The Reserve Bank of India may trigger fresh floatation of market loans when the Government of India utilises 75 per cent of the WMA limit. The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, retains the flexibility to revise the WMA limi

Key Facts

TypePress release
SourceReserve Bank of India
PublishedFriday, 25 September 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs

Key Numbers

GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Fiscal deficit target: 4.4% of GDP
GST collection: Rs 1.87 lakh crore/month avg

Key Authorities

Ministry of FinanceRBISEBIDEA

Key Stakeholders

TaxpayersBanks & NBFCsInvestors

Government Context

NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight

Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigate between policiesJ / K
Open focused policyEnter
Focus search/
Toggle light/darkD
Bookmark focused policyB
Go homeH
Show this help?
Close overlayEsc