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21 July 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 21 July 2026
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RBI'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…
Read full storyOn July 17, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released data on money market operations, highlighting significant liquidity injections and market rates. The report indicated a net liquidity injection of ₹-81,672 cror…
Read full storyThe Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has successfully intercepted an illegal export attempt involving 12 crore Tramadol Hydrochloride tablets, a potent narcotic often referred to as a 'fighter drug'. This operation und…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of ₹13.30 lakh on Kolhapur District Central Co-op Bank Ltd., Maharashtra, by an order dated July 17, 2026, for non-compliance with Section 20(1) read with Section 56…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh on Manmad Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Maharashtra, on July 17, 2026, for non-compliance with RBI directions on loans to directors' relatives. The penalty…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India absorbed net liquidity of ₹70,888.18 crore from the banking system as of July 17, 2026, per its Money Market Operations data. While daily liquidity adjustment operations showed a net absorption…
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India has formally joined the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which prohibits harmful fishing practices while safeguarding traditional fishers and excluding aquaculture and inland fisheries. This move strengthens…
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The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) has received approval to raise ₹20,000 crore through zero-coupon bonds with a 10-year maturity period. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has…
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India's eight core sector industries grew 5% year-on-year in June 2024, accelerating from May's 3.2% to hit a five-month high. Iron ore, cement, and electricity output drove the expansion, while crude oil, natural gas,…
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India has launched the application process for 2026 car import quotas under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The deal slashes customs duties on UK-origin vehicles from ~110% to just 10%, m…
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RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J directed regulated entities to review internal grievance redressal mechanisms and design complaint management systems that prevent bypassing the Internal Ombudsman. He emphasized levera…
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India has formally accepted the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which prohibits government support for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and overfishing. The agreement aims to protect small-scale…
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India's leading private banks report a structural shift in credit demand where corporate and SME lending is driving loan growth while retail borrowing remains sluggish. Stronger working capital needs, refinancing activi…
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Indian 10-year government bond yields fell to a near one-month low on Monday as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions drove up global crude oil prices, weakening the rupee and prompting traders to cut bond positions. Higher oil…
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India has amended its tax treaty with Sri Lanka to incorporate a Principal Purpose Test (PPT), which enables authorities to deny treaty benefits if tax advantage is a primary goal of an arrangement. This amendment, effe…
Read full storyThe RBI has announced the redemption details for the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme, specifically for the 2020-21 Series X and 2021-22 Series IV. Premature redemption is allowed after the fifth year from the date of i…
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