RBI Publishes Advisory Report on State Government WMA Limits
India's central bank today released findings from a committee reviewing financial accommodation facilities and Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limits for state governments.
RBI Releases Committee Findings
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today, 29 September 2026, made public the report from its Advisory Committee on Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for state governments. This document outlines the committee's findings regarding the temporary financial support mechanisms available to India's states.
The RBI will now review the various recommendations put forth by the committee, which could lead to adjustments in how states manage their short-term fiscal needs.
Committee's Mandate and Leadership
The central bank established this advisory body to undertake a comprehensive review of the financial facilities extended to state governments. A key part of its remit included assessing the state-specific limits for Ways and Means Advances, which are short-term loans from the RBI to states to bridge temporary mismatches between receipts and payments.
Shri I S N Prasad, formerly an Additional Chief Secretary for the Government of Karnataka, chaired the committee during its review.
The committee's recommendations could influence how Indian state governments manage their short-term liquidity needs and interact with the central bank for financial assistance. Any adjustments to WMA limits or other accommodation facilities would directly affect states' fiscal planning and their ability to smooth out cash flow fluctuations.
Businesses operating with state government contracts or relying on state infrastructure projects should monitor the RBI's examination of these proposals for potential shifts in payment cycles or project funding stability.
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