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27 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 27 August 2026
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Read full storyGlobal crude oil prices rose moderately today. Brent crude was trading 0.7 per cent up at 88 US dollars and 50 cents per barrel in intra-day trade. West Texas Intermediate crude was trading 0.4 per cent up at 82 US doll…
Read full storyIndia and Russia have advanced their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), targeting sustainable trade growth and a $100 billion bilateral trade target by 2030. The agreement w…
Read full storyUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi stated India requires over ₹30 lakh crore investment to achieve its 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030. The country has already crossed 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel capaci…
Read full storyFederal Reserve officials at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium signaled that further interest rate hikes remain on the table due to persistent inflation concerns. Policymakers warned that entrenched inflationary expec…
Read full storyS&P Global Ratings retained India's sovereign credit rating at 'BBB' with a stable outlook, citing sustained economic momentum and fiscal consolidation. Last year, S&P upgraded India from 'BBB-' to 'BBB' after 18 years,…
Read full storyIndian banks are pivoting to Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings (OFCB) to raise funds after the RBI advanced the deadline for deposit-linked fundraising to August 31. This regulatory shift forced lenders to revise bon…
Read full storyIndia-EU relations have strengthened significantly with FTA negotiations advancing through realism and pragmatism. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) aims to prevent carbon leakage and incentivize lower emiss…
Read full storyMinister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Jitin Prasada, concluded a successful official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco from 24 to 25 August 2026, during which he held a…
Read full storyCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated India is open to expanding the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to make it more contemporary. Japanese firms like Uniqlo plan increased sourcing and i…
Read full storyJapanese firms have invested Rs 1 lakh crore (14% of the 10 trillion yen target) in India, with the full investment expected within a few years. India aims to double Japanese companies operating here to 3,000. Proposals…
Read full storyIndia's merchandise exports grew 15% to over $25 billion during August 1-21, pushing cumulative exports for April-August past $200 billion. July exports surged nearly 20% to $44.24 billion, though the trade deficit wide…
Read full storyIndia and Japan are reassessing their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to expand trade scope and address market access challenges for Indian exporters. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized modern…
Read full storyThe government raised nearly Rs 3,000 crore through an Offer for Sale (OFS) of Hindustan Copper shares, exercising the full greenshoe option to sell over 5.8 crore shares. Retail participation exceeded expectations, con…
Read full storyIndia's GDP growth slowed to 7.1% in Q1 FY25 (April-June) per a Reuters poll, driven by consumer spending and government expenditure while private investment remained weak. Rising crude oil prices pose inflation risks a…
Read full storyGross FDI into India surged significantly in June 2024, with net FDI inflows turning positive after a previous month's outflow. This recovery signals renewed investor confidence in India's economic fundamentals. Key out…
Read full storyThe United States imposed sanctions on four Indian companies and three individuals under "Operation Economic Outcast" for facilitating trade with Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran's economic lifelines. This move incre…
Read full storyOn a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Thursday, August 27, 2026, as under: The operational guidelines for the auction as…
Read full storyThe result of the auction of State Government Securities held on August 25, 2026, is as under: Ajit Prasad
Read full storyToday, the Reserve Bank released the August 2026 issue of its monthly Bulletin. The Bulletin includes bi-monthly monetary policy statement (August 03-05, 2026), six speeches, one article and current statistics.
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Read full storyPetroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated India's energy demand will grow 2.5 times by 2047, highlighting India's position as the world's third-largest energy and oil consumer, third-largest refiner, and fourth-large…
Read full storyRBI's State of Economy report highlights India's resilient domestic demand and strong economic activity despite broad-based food price inflation. Global risks from West Asia conflicts and US tariffs pose challenges, whi…
Read full storyThe ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has intensified in the Black Sea region, disrupting critical shipping routes and reducing exports of sunflower oil and yellow peas. India, a major importer of both commodities, faces…
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