On January 05, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a press release announcing an agreement with the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). This agreement, made under sub-section (1) of Section 21A of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, will be effective from January 09, 2026. Under the terms of the agreement, the RBI will manage the GNCTD's rupee public debt and carry on the general banking business of GNCTD. The contact information for the Department of Communication, Central Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001 is phone: 022 - 2266 0502. The Chief General Manager is Brij Raj. The press release number is 2025-2026/1857. RBI's website is www.rbi.org.in and the email is helpdoc@rbi.org.in.
Key Entities Referenced
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934: The act under which the Reserve Bank of India operates, specifically Section 21A.
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD): The government entity entering into an agreement with the Reserve Bank of India for banking business and debt management.
Section 21A: A section of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, under which the agreement is made.
Reserve Bank of India: The central bank of India, entering into an agreement with GNCTD.
प्रेस प्रकाशनी PRESS RELEASE
भारतीय ररज़र्व बैंक
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
वेबसाइट
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www.rbi.org.in/hindi
संचार वर्भाग, केंद्रीय कायाालय, शहीद भगत ससिंह मागा, फोटा, म िंबई - 400 001
Website : www.rbi.org.in Department of Communication, Central Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort,
ई-मेल/email : helpdoc@rbi.org.in Mumbai - 400 001 फोन/Phone: 022 - 2266 0502
January 05, 2026
Agreement with Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
Reserve Bank of India has entered into an Agreement under sub-section (1) of
Section 21A of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with the Government of National
Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). Under the agreement, which shall be effective
from January 09, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India shall carry on the general banking
business of GNCTD and manage its rupee public debt.
(Brij Raj)
Press Release: 2025-2026/1857 Chief General Manager