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Download today’s PDFThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced its second Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction scheduled for July 17, 2026, in response to current liquidity conditions. This auction, with a notified amount of ₹50,000 crore f…
Read full storyOn July 17, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India conducted a 3-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction, notifying an amount of ₹75,000 crore. The total bids received amounted to ₹1,09,823 crore, with ₹75,003 crore allotted at a…
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The Union Cabinet has approved two major schemes to enhance India's semiconductor and mobile phone manufacturing capabilities, with a total financial allocation of ₹1.89 lakh crore. The second phase of the India Semicon…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Power has circulated the Draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) 2027 norms for stakeholder consultation, which will impact M1 category passenger vehicles in India from 2027-28 to 2031-32. These norm…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a significant improvement in the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index), which rose from 67.0 in March 2025 to 70.0 in March 2026. This increase indicates that India is making…
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On Wednesday, the European Union and India held the third meeting of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC), reaffirming their commitment to enhance strategic cooperation in key areas such as trade, technology,…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a draft titled 'Guidance on Regulatory Expectations for Data Governance' to enhance data governance among regulated entities. This initiative is crucial due to the rising signi…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on July 16, 2026, with a notified amount of ₹75,000 crore. This decision reflects the RBI's ongoing assessment of liquidity conditions…
Read full storyThe recent auction results for 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day Treasury Bills (T-Bills) indicate a total face value of ₹24,000 crore was notified by the Reserve Bank of India. The cut-off prices and implicit yields at cut-…
Read full storyThe Government of India has announced a conversion/switch of its securities through an auction scheduled for July 20, 2026, with a total face value of ₹30,000 crore. This move allows market participants to exchange matu…
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The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the concurrent Agreement on Social Security have come into effect, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations. This agreement aims to enhanc…
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has implemented a new recusal framework for its senior officials to manage conflicts of interest effectively. This initiative aims to ensure transparency and integrity w…
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The India-UK free trade agreement, effective today, allows for zero-duty access on 99% of Indian exports, marking a significant milestone in trade relations. This treaty aims to enhance trade between India and the UK, p…
Read full storyThe India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has been described by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal as a significant milestone in the bilateral trade relations between the two nations. This agreement…
Read full storyOn July 13, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released data on money market operations, highlighting key figures in overnight and term segments. The total volume in the overnight segment was ₹6,66,967.15 crore with…
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India has amended its foreign trade policy to prohibit the import of goods produced using forced labour. This decision is significant as it aligns with global efforts to combat human rights abuses in supply chains, part…
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India has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to prohibit the import of goods produced using forced labour. This move, notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), involves inquiries into production practic…
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India's Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has introduced a new monthly Index of Services Production, with 2024-25 set as the base year. This index encompasses 19 formal services sub-sectors and aims to…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) held its third annual conference of Internal Ombudsmen on July 13, 2026, in Mumbai. This conference aimed to enhance the effectiveness of the Internal Ombudsman (IO) mechanism, which acts…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) held its third annual conference of Internal Ombudsmen in Mumbai, focusing on enhancing the effectiveness of internal grievance redressal mechanisms in financial institutions. RBI Deputy…
Read full storyThe Government of India has announced the auction of three dated securities totaling ₹32,000 crore, set for July 17, 2026. This auction is significant as it allows both competitive and non-competitive bids, facilitating…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India released foreign exchange turnover data for the period June 01-05, 2026, detailing both merchant and inter-bank transactions. This data is significant as it reflects the liquidity and trading a…
Read full storyThe RBI has announced that premature redemption of the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020-21 Series-IV can occur on July 14, 2026, after five years from its issue date of July 14, 2020. The redemption price is set at ₹14,30…
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The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), effective July 15, marks a significant milestone in bilateral trade relations. It eliminates tariffs on various Indian goods, enhancing their market access…
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