<h1>Government Expects Dividend Income Rise to Rs 2.56 Lakh Crore from RBI and Banks in FY2025-26</h1> The government anticipates receiving a dividend income of Rs 2.56 lakh crore from the Reserve Bank of India and public sector banks in FY2025-26, according to the Budget documents. This is an increase from the current year's Rs 2.34 lakh crore. Total receipts from public sector enterprises and other investments are projected at Rs 3.25 lakh crore. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined total receipts, excluding borrowings, at Rs 34.96 lakh crore and total expenditure at Rs 50.65 lakh crore. The fiscal deficit is projected at 4.4% of GDP, with net market borrowings estimated at Rs 11.54 lakh crore.