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5 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 5 August 2026
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to introduce a principle-based framework to standardize interest rate rules across all regulated entities, aiming to enhance transparency and uniformity in lending practices. Gover…
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NITI Aayog has recommended a national caregiving framework to address India's rapidly ageing population, proposing regulation of caregiving standards, financial incentives for caregivers, and care leave for employees wi…
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The government has mandated that foreign-invested e-commerce firms must register as exporter-on-record for inventory-based exports. These entities can only procure and stock goods against confirmed export orders, with s…
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SEBI proposed allowing publicly-listed REITs and InvITs to raise foreign capital through depository receipts (DRs), enabling trading in foreign currency on international exchanges. Privately-listed InvITs are excluded f…
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Indian equity markets witnessed profit-booking after Monday's rally as investors await the RBI's monetary policy decision on Wednesday. BSE, Bharti Airtel, and Nykaa reported strong Q1FY25 earnings with significant prof…
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NABARD cancelled its ₹8,000 crore bond issuance after investors demanded higher yields, reflecting heightened risk aversion in the primary debt market. The withdrawal signals tightening liquidity conditions and cautious…
Read full storyRBI's Money Market Operations on August 3, 2026, show total overnight segment volume of ₹6,56,420.66 crore at a weighted average rate of 4.96%. Triparty Repo dominated with ₹4,62,245.85 crore volume. In LAF operations,…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India conducted the auction of State Government Securities (SGS) on August 4, 2026, for 12 state loans across 8 states with a total notified amount of ₹9,300 crore. The auction saw strong investor de…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India has extended the Directions imposed on The Pusad Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pusad, Maharashtra, for a further period of three months from close of business on August 07, 2026, to close of bu…
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The government has introduced a new bill aimed at attracting foreign investment and boosting manufacturing by easing regulations for offshore funds and global fund managers operating from India. It extends tax exemption…
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The government is moving to restore Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI merchant payments through parliamentary amendments, enabling banks to charge fees on person-to-merchant transactions. The Reserve Bank of India wil…
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The Centre announced an Offer for Sale (OFS) to dilute its stake in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), opening for non-retail investors on Tuesday and retail investors on Wednesday. The divestment comprises a ba…
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Keyur Majmudar highlights that RBI's FCNR(B) reforms could attract over $20 billion in foreign inflows, emphasizing India's structural growth themes and the role of alternative investments in NRI portfolios. The reforms…
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The government plans to introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, extending tax incentives for electronics manufacturing, easing rules for foreign investment funds, and providing relief for REITs, In…
Read full storyThe Government of India announced the re-issue of two dated securities — 6.36% GS 2031 and 7.71% GS 2066 — for a total notified amount of ₹32,000 crore. The auction will be conducted by RBI on August 7, 2026 (Friday) us…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India appointed Smt. Monisha Chakraborty as Executive Director effective August 3, 2026. She previously served as Chief General Manager-in-Charge in the Department of Supervision with over three deca…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Citizen's Charter performance report for July 2026, showing 21,937 applications received and 20,628 processed, with 99.9% within timeline. Pending applications stood at 3,258…
Read full storyRBI's Money Market Operations data for July 31, 2026 shows total overnight segment volume at ₹16,132.08 crore with weighted average rate of 5.28%. Key segments include Triparty Repo (₹7,458.30 crore at 5.26%) and Repo i…
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The government plans to sell up to 6.5% stake in LIC through an offer for sale at a floor price of ₹382 per share, potentially raising ₹31,000 crore for the disinvestment kitty. This involves over 82.22 crore shares and…
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The CBDT has issued revised guidance updating the compliance framework for Reporting Financial Institutions (RFIs) under India's Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) commitments. The new rules cover banks, mutual fu…
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The government will disburse ₹4,000 crore under the Auto Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in FY27 to boost domestic manufacturing and investment. Bajaj Auto has already received ₹750 crore for meeting incrementa…
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India's manufacturing PMI fell to a 5-year low of 53.5 in July 2024, down from 54.2 in June and 59.1 a year ago, signaling slowing expansion. The HSBC PMI compiled by S&P Global shows new orders growth at its second-slo…
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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is developing a regulatory framework for bike ambulances, currently unregulated as a distinct vehicle category. The framework will establish national standards for constructio…
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Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after US President Donald Trump called off planned military strikes on Iran, opting instead to pursue a nuclear deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This follows a 20% surge in oil pri…
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