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20 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 20 August 2026
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RBI's Money Market Operations on August 19, 2026 show net liquidity absorption of ₹2,81,831 crore through LAF operations. Key rates: SDF at 5.00%, VRRR at 5.24%, MSF at 5.50%. Overnight segment volume was ₹6,28,239.69 c…
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India's core sector growth decelerated to 5.4% in July 2024 from 6% in June, dragged by weaker iron ore, steel, and electricity output alongside contractions in fertiliser and crude oil. Cement and coal production showe…
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India has relaxed rules for rupee-denominated export payments, enabling exporters to invoice and receive payments in Indian rupees or foreign currencies from non-Asian Clearing Union (ACU) countries. These rupee export…
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SEBI has initiated a comprehensive review of IPO regulations for SMEs after a working group submitted its report on the SME platform. The regulator identified market making and underwriting systems as key areas requirin…
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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra defended the early closure of the FCNR(B) deposit scheme, calling it a data-driven and prudent calibration. The decision was prompted by stronger-than-expected dollar inflows and aims to att…
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SEBI plans major trading reforms to reverse foreign capital flight from Indian equities, which has hit a 17-year low. The regulator will consult industry stakeholders before implementing changes to reduce collateral req…
Read full storyThe RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held its 62nd meeting from August 3-5, 2026, under Governor Sanjay Malhotra. The MPC unanimously voted to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, with SDF at 5.00% and MSF…
Read full storyThe RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% for the fourth consecutive time during its meeting held from August 3-5. The c…
Read full storyRBI announced an Overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction of ₹1 lakh crore on August 20, 2026, with a 1-day tenor and reversal on August 21, 2026. The auction window operates from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM under th…
Read full storyRBI's Money Market Operations on August 18, 2026, show total overnight segment volume of ₹6,47,255.99 crore at 5.00% weighted average rate. Key operations include Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) of ₹1,19,383 crore at…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Finance reported strong credit growth by Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in FY 2025-26, with gross loans outstanding rising by 10.3%. RRBs maintained robust performance under RBI's Priority Sector Lending fr…
Read full storyCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed a Japanese delegation in New Delhi, emphasizing the strategic India-Japan partnership and inviting deeper Japanese investments. He highlighted shared democratic values, complemen…
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The Income Tax Department has unearthed foreign remittances worth Rs 1.29 lakh crore during a tax probe. Singapore, UAE, Hong Kong, Mauritius, and China accounted for 72.3% of total remittances, with Singapore being the…
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari strongly criticized consultants preparing faulty Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), linking them to 5 lakh annual road accidents and 1.8 lakh deaths in India. He announced a dual audit mechani…
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The US Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes revealed heightened inflation concerns among policymakers, with three officials dissenting in favor of an immediate rate hike. While the Fed held rates steady, officials sig…
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Crude oil prices approached $92 per barrel on August 19 amid escalating Middle East tensions and a diplomatic deadlock between the US and Iran, with former President Trump stating no talks are underway. Analysts from Go…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced an Overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) on August 19, 2026, to absorb surplus liquidity. The notified amount is ₹1,5…
Read full storyRBI conducted State Government Securities auction on August 18, 2026, for 12 securities across 8 states with total notified amount of ₹8,200 crore. All issues were fully subscribed with competitive bids exceeding notifi…
Read full storyRBI conducted yield/price-based auction of State Government Securities (SGS) on July 22, 2026, where 12 states/UTs raised ₹20,200 crore through re-issue of existing securities. All states received full subscription with…
Read full storyThe RBI conducted its second Overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on August 18, 2026, with a notified amount of ₹75,000 crore. Banks submitted offers worth ₹36,595 crore, all of which were accepted at a c…
Read full storyOn August 17, 2026, RBI conducted LAF operations showing net liquidity absorption. Key operations included a 1-day variable rate reverse repo of ₹96,914 crore at 5.24%, a 7-day reverse repo of ₹98,945 crore at 5.24%, MS…
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Oil prices surged as US-Iran peace talks collapsed, with Iran adopting a fully offensive military posture and the US refusing to extend a temporary ceasefire. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has drastically declin…
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Four Indian private banks — Kotak Mahindra Bank, YES Bank, IDFC First Bank, and Federal Bank — are accelerating dollar bond issuances worth $1.85 billion before the RBI's swap window deadline of August 31. This follows…
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India plans to launch its first cargo ship voyage along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) in 2027, enhancing maritime connectivity with Russia. The Arkhangelsk region of Russia is actively discussing economic collaboration,…
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