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22 July 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 22 July 2026
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed new regulations aimed at streamlining foreign investment in equity instruments, which will replace the existing framework. This initiative is significant as it clarifies the…
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India has achieved a 42% decline in undernourished people over two decades, with significant reduction in those unable to afford a healthy diet, outpacing global trends in hunger and malnutrition reduction. However, the…
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The Reserve Bank of India sold $6.1 billion in the foreign exchange market during May 2024 to manage rupee volatility driven by elevated oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Despite this intervention, India's external…
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The Reserve Bank of India intervened in the foreign exchange market by selling $6.1 billion during May 2024 to stabilize the rupee, which had hit a record low due to surging global oil prices. This intervention reflects…
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RBI reports India's external sector remains resilient amid global geopolitical uncertainties, supported by robust foreign investment inflows and strong export-import growth in Q1 FY2025. Forex reserves provide adequate…
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Union Minister Chirag Paswan emphasized India's transition from food self-reliance to value addition through food processing, infrastructure development, innovation, and improved farmer market access. This policy shift…
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The United States and India are nearing completion of a bilateral trade agreement, with negotiations virtually finalized. Only pending U.S. trade investigations into unfair practices remain before signing, expected with…
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The Reserve Bank of India likely utilized significant foreign currency deposit inflows, exceeding $20 billion, to reduce its record-high forward dollar liabilities. This strategic intervention helped the central bank ma…
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Central banks worldwide are purchasing gold at unprecedented rates, driven by geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation fears. Gold serves as a strategic hedge against currency devaluation and enhances portfolio di…
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US President Trump announced a two-year duty-free window for generic drug imports, after which tariffs could escalate up to 200%. This gives Indian pharma companies time to restructure supply chains and expand US manufa…
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Brent crude oil prices surged past $92 per barrel on July 22, reaching a two-month high, while US WTI crude climbed to near $85 per barrel for the fourth consecutive session. The spike is driven by ongoing US military s…
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SEBI has mandated depositories to freeze promoter shareholdings from the date of board approval until the buyback offer closes, preventing any transfer or encumbrance during this period. Promoters may still participate…
Read full storyThe RBI has announced the redemption price for the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2018-19 Series-V, which allows for premature redemption starting July 22, 2026. This price is set at ₹14,218 per unit, based on the average cl…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India has proposed draft rules to rationalize the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, following a review announced in the Union Budget 2026-27. The aim is to create a user…
Read full storyThe RBI conducted an auction of State Government Securities on July 21, 2026, across 12 securities from 7 states with a total notified amount of ₹7,200 crore. The auction saw strong demand with competitive bids received…
Read full storyRBI's money market operations on July 20, 2026, show a net liquidity absorption of ₹80,945 crore. The 7-day variable rate repo auction at 5.26% injected ₹72,051 crore, while SDF absorbed ₹1,53,619 crore at 5.00%. MSF sa…
Read full storyRBI conducted a 3-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on July 21, 2026, with a notified amount of ₹75,000 crore. Banks bid ₹34,291 crore, which was fully allotted at a cut-off and weighted average rate of 5.26%. The un…
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India has set an ambitious target to achieve a 10% share in global merchandise exports by the year 2047, as highlighted in a recent WTO report. This goal is part of the broader Viksit Bharat vision aimed at sustained ec…
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The 16th Finance Commission has taken a significant step by recognizing forests as natural capital, moving beyond traditional forest stock assessment. It aims to reward states for preserving existing forest assets while…
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The WTO Secretariat has urged India to reduce its reliance on high tariffs, import-export controls, and other trade-restrictive measures to improve its business environment and attract foreign investment. This comes ahe…
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The Reserve Bank of India has released draft regulations to simplify and modernize foreign investment rules, aiming to enhance clarity and reduce compliance complexity. Key proposals include allowing Indian companies to…
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The IMF has flagged rising oil prices due to Middle East conflict and a potential weak monsoon as key risks to India's FY27 GDP growth. It slightly revised growth forecasts and will reassess India's national accounts qu…
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SEBI imposed a Rs 1 crore penalty on Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL) for cybersecurity and operational lapses following a malware attack that disrupted its critical systems. The depository failed to adequatel…
Read full storyOn June 5, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a concessional swap facility to boost capital inflows and strengthen the balance of payments. This facility became operational on June 8, 2026, and is available…
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