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28 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 28 August 2026
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The Centre has liberalised defence export norms by allowing exporters to self-generate a one-time authorisation for multiple consignments, eliminating the need for separate approvals per batch. Licence validity has been…
Read full storySEBI has proposed exempting select listed companies from mandatory merchant banker appointments for small-value debt private placements. Eligible issuers must be regulated, listed for over a year, hold strong credit rat…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 3-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) on August 28, 2026, to absorb surplus liquidity. The notified amount is ₹3,00,000…
Read full storyRBI imposed directions on The Citizens Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jammu under Section 35A read with Section 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 effective August 27, 2026. The bank cannot grant loans, make investments, accep…
Read full storyThe RBI released Q1:2026-27 performance data for 3,247 listed non-government non-financial companies showing accelerated sales growth at 19.4% y-o-y, up from 13.9% in Q4:2025-26. Manufacturing sales grew 21.4% driven by…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India imposed a ₹50,000 monetary penalty on Jalna District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Maharashtra, via order dated August 25, 2026, for non-compliance with RBI directions on Credit Information C…
Read full storyOn August 25, 2026, RBI conducted a 2-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction absorbing ₹98,516 crore at a cut-off rate of 5.24%, maturing August 27. MSF operations saw ₹272 crore (1-day) and ₹12 crore (2-day) at…
Read full storyIndia and Russia have advanced their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), targeting sustainable trade growth and a $100 billion bilateral trade target by 2030. The agreement w…
Read full storyUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi stated India requires over ₹30 lakh crore investment to achieve its 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030. The country has already crossed 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel capaci…
Read full storyFederal Reserve officials at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium signaled that further interest rate hikes remain on the table due to persistent inflation concerns. Policymakers warned that entrenched inflationary expec…
Read full storyS&P Global Ratings retained India's sovereign credit rating at 'BBB' with a stable outlook, citing sustained economic momentum and fiscal consolidation. Last year, S&P upgraded India from 'BBB-' to 'BBB' after 18 years,…
Read full storyIndian banks are pivoting to Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings (OFCB) to raise funds after the RBI advanced the deadline for deposit-linked fundraising to August 31. This regulatory shift forced lenders to revise bon…
Read full storyIndia-EU relations have strengthened significantly with FTA negotiations advancing through realism and pragmatism. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) aims to prevent carbon leakage and incentivize lower emiss…
Read full storyMoS Jitin Prasada concluded a 2-day visit to Morocco (24-25 Aug 2026), co-chairing the 7th India-Morocco Joint Commission with Omar Hejira. Bilateral trade reached USD 4 billion in 2025; both sides agreed to double trad…
Read full storyCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated India is open to expanding the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to make it more contemporary. Japanese firms like Uniqlo plan increased sourcing and i…
Read full storyJapanese firms have invested Rs 1 lakh crore (14% of the 10 trillion yen target) in India, with the full investment expected within a few years. India aims to double Japanese companies operating here to 3,000. Proposals…
Read full storyIndia's merchandise exports grew 15% to over $25 billion during August 1-21, pushing cumulative exports for April-August past $200 billion. July exports surged nearly 20% to $44.24 billion, though the trade deficit wide…
Read full storyIndia and Japan are reassessing their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to expand trade scope and address market access challenges for Indian exporters. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized modern…
Read full storyThe government raised nearly Rs 3,000 crore through an Offer for Sale (OFS) of Hindustan Copper shares, exercising the full greenshoe option to sell over 5.8 crore shares. Retail participation exceeded expectations, con…
Read full storyIndia's GDP growth slowed to 7.1% in Q1 FY25 (April-June) per a Reuters poll, driven by consumer spending and government expenditure while private investment remained weak. Rising crude oil prices pose inflation risks a…
Read full storyGross FDI into India surged significantly in June 2024, with net FDI inflows turning positive after a previous month's outflow. This recovery signals renewed investor confidence in India's economic fundamentals. Key out…
Read full storyThe United States imposed sanctions on four Indian companies and three individuals under "Operation Economic Outcast" for facilitating trade with Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran's economic lifelines. This move incre…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India announced an Overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) on August 27, 2026, with a notified amount of ₹2,00,000 crore for a 1-day tenor. T…
Read full storyRBI conducted State Government Securities auction on August 25, 2026, for 12 securities across 6 states (Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan) with total notified amount of ₹16,600 crore. All…
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