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9 September 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 9 September 2026
AI summaries of PIB, RBI, All India Radio and national newspaper reports, organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision. Every story links to its source.
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The Reserve Bank of India released provisional foreign exchange turnover data for August 10-14, 2026, covering daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in USD millions. The data shows merchant purchases and sales acro…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced an Overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) on September 10, 2026, to absorb surplus liquidity. The notified amount is ₹…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India released Reserve Money data for the fortnight ended August 31, 2026, via Press Release 2026-2027/1078. Deputy General Manager Ajit Prasad (Communications) announced the release. Reserve Money,…
Read full storyCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal will meet Russian and EAEU ministers to advance trade pact negotiations, which are in advanced stages. India aims to diversify export markets and reduce its significant trade deficit with…
Read full storyIndia faces a 15% monsoon rainfall deficit affecting nearly half its districts, threatening kharif crops like pulses and soybeans. The shortfall is worsened by high temperatures increasing moisture stress in key agricul…
Read full storyCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced India's merchandise exports grew over 15% during April-August FY25 despite global uncertainties. He emphasized expanding trade with BRICS nations. Official August trade data will…
Read full storyIndia's merchandise exports grew over 15% from April to August, signaling resilience amid global headwinds. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted ambitious export targets for the next fiscal year and emphasized BRI…
Read full storyUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi announced the upcoming phase of PM-KUSUM will include a dedicated agrivoltaics component enabling farmers to generate solar power while continuing cultivation on the same land. The scheme ta…
Read full storyOil prices surged $1 after Iran launched missile strikes on U.S. military targets in Jordan, claimed by the Revolutionary Guards. Jordan's air defenses intercepted most missiles with no casualties reported. U.S. Secreta…
Read full storySEBI is intensifying regulatory scrutiny on major global financial firms including JPMorgan, Jane Street, Bank of America, and Capital Group over alleged market misconduct. The crackdown aims to protect retail investors…
Read full storyOn September 9, Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched strikes on U.S. destroyers and a Jordanian military base in retaliation for U.S. attacks on Iranian oil tankers. Crude oil prices surged to $99 per barrel, with analy…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai, marking his third consecutive year at the event. He highlighted India's 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY26 amid global uncertainty, a Japane…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai on September 8, highlighting India's 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY26 and Japan's credit rating upgrade to A- after three decades. He emphasized…
Read full storyThe RBI announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020-21 Series XII, due on September 9, 2026, at ₹15,355 per unit. This redemption is permitted after five years from the issue date (March…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India announced an Overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) on September 9, 2026, to absorb surplus liquidity. The notified amount is ₹5,00,00…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India has launched the September 2026 round of its Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH) across 19 major cities. Conducted by Hansa Research Group Pvt. Ltd., the survey captures househol…
Read full storyRBI's Money Market Operations on September 7, 2026, show total overnight segment volume of ₹6,85,492.01 crore at a weighted average rate of 4.50%. Key LAF operations included a 1-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo of ₹3,53,…
Read full storyCrisil has warned that deficient monsoon rainfall, with a 14% overall deficiency and below-normal September forecasts, poses significant risks to India's upcoming rabi season. Key crops including cotton, bajra, maize, t…
Read full storyIndia is finalizing its model bilateral investment treaty (BIT) text for renewed talks with the UK after previous negotiations stalled over taxation and arbitration disputes. Internal government discussions are nearly c…
Read full storyJio Platforms has received Sebi approval for its IPO and will begin investor outreach this week across global financial centers. The company plans to issue fresh equity shares to raise substantial capital, primarily to…
Read full storySEBI has relaxed compliance norms for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) investing exclusively in government securities (G-Secs), exempting them from disclosing investor group details. This follows RBI's recent circular…
Read full storyRBI's 30-day VRRR auction received tepid response as banks held surplus liquidity near a five-year high, preferring to wait for potential rate hikes. The central bank will now conduct an overnight auction to absorb exce…
Read full storyThe Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved defence procurement proposals worth Rs 1.10 lakh crore, with 98% of purchases mandated from Indian companies. This major push for defence indigenisation under 'Atmanirbhar…
Read full storyCrude oil prices surged to $97 per barrel on September 8 due to escalating Middle East tensions, particularly Iran's retaliation threats raising fears of Strait of Hormuz blockage. JPMorgan projects higher Brent prices…
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