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India's Central Bank Poised to Transfer Record Surplus as Energy Costs Surge

India's central bank is expected to transfer nearly 3 trillion rupees ($31.2 billion) to the government this week, marking a record dividend as the nation grapples with elevated energy prices stemming from regional tensions. The substantial transfer comes as the rupee has fallen to record lows against the dollar, prompting central bank intervention to stabilize the currency. New Delhi is implementing austerity measures to manage foreign outflows, including tighter restrictions on gold and silver imports and efforts to moderate fuel consumption. The dividend provides critical fiscal support for Asia's third-largest economy as it navigates inflationary pressures from higher oil costs. Tighter precious metal import restrictions and fuel consumption controls reflect the government's broader effort to preserve foreign reserves and stabilize macroeconomic conditions amid the regional energy shock.