On January 05, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced an agreement with the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) under sub-section (1) of Section 21A of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Effective January 09, 2026, the RBI will carry on the general banking business of GNCTD and manage its rupee public debt. The press release number is 2025-2026/1857. Contact: Department of Communication, Central Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. Phone: 022 - 2266 0502. Website: www.rbi.org.in. Email: helpdoc@rbi.org.in. Brij Raj, Chief General Manager.
Key Entities Referenced
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, Section 21A: Legal basis for the agreement
National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD): Government entity entering into the agreement with RBI
Reserve Bank of India: Central bank entering into an agreement to provide banking services
Delhi: Location of the National Capital Territory of Delhi
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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