Modi's cashflow woes get more bearable with new RBI governor in place

Getting the RBI to share its capital will help the government boost growth without missing its budget deficit goal of 3.3% of gross domestic product

Facing cash flow problems just months before a national election, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi could have a savior in the country’s new central bank chief.

India’s spending is exceeding its revenue, leaving the government looking for funds to help an ailing banking sector -- key to boosting loans and investment and creating jobs. Finance ministry officials estimate the Reserve Bank of India has at least 3.6 trillion rupees ($50 billion) more capital than it needs, which they say can be used to help bolster the banks.

“It will be difficult for the government to meet its targets absent substantial new revenue