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24 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 24 August 2026
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ICICI Bank plans to raise $1 billion via five-year bonds, its fourth issuance this month, pushing total dollar bond sales by Indian banks past $10 billion since the RBI opened the overseas borrowing window. This surge i…
Read full storySEBI has launched an IT Resilience Index for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) like stock exchanges, depositories, and clearing corporations to enhance cybersecurity, operational continuity, and critical system…
Read full storyCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India will amend regulations and introduce new rules within two months to boost semiconductor and auto component manufacturing. The government has simplified the Bureau of I…
Read full storyICICI Bank raised $1 billion via a five-year private dollar bond, while Union Bank of India secured $600 million in its first international dollar issue in over a decade, aided by RBI's special swap window. UCO Bank als…
Read full storyUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran at a press conference on Monday at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT). President Donald Trump has also threatened sanctions against n…
Read full storySEBI data reveals that traders under 30 years now constitute 43% of equity derivatives participants, with a sharp rise in their trading losses during FY26. Lower-income individuals and those from smaller towns are incre…
Read full storyThe Monetary Policy Committee's hawkish stance and the ongoing West Asia conflict have created uncertainty for the Indian rupee and bond yields. However, record foreign exchange inflows provide the RBI with a buffer to…
Read full storyCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will lead a 200-member business delegation to Japan from August 24-27 to enhance bilateral trade and investment. The visit focuses on high-tech manufacturing, semiconductors,…
Read full storyIndia and Japan are conducting a business mission led by FICCI to strengthen cooperation in semiconductors and electronics, with multiple MoUs expected to be signed. The delegation aims to deepen bilateral trade ties an…
Read full storyUS national debt has crossed $40 trillion, according to Jefferies research, intensifying fiscal strain and pushing Treasury yields higher. Elevated yields threaten equity markets and limit the Federal Reserve's ability…
Read full storyIndia is intensifying trade engagement with South American nations — Chile, Argentina, and Brazil — to secure critical minerals and expand market access. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will lead joint trade meetings…
Read full storyRBI launched a special USD-INR Forex Swap facility on June 8, 2026, to attract foreign currency inflows via FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs. As of August 21, 2026, total inflows reached USD 72,848 million, with FCNR(B…
Read full storyThe RBI announced that its special USD-INR forex swap facility has attracted $72.85 billion in inflows as of August 21, 2026. FCNR-B deposits constituted the bulk at $65.4 billion, reflecting strong NRI confidence. This…
Read full storyGlobal crude oil prices surged to near four-week highs after the 60-day US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) expired without a permanent peace agreement. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed as Iran refu…
Read full storyIndia received $72.8 billion in dollar inflows via RBI's special swap facility as of August 21, 2024, through FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and overseas foreign currency borrowings. This facility was introduced to boost forei…
Read full storySEBI has proposed stricter advertising norms for online bond platforms to safeguard retail investors from misleading promotional claims. The new rules require standardized disclosures for specific securities and mandate…
Read full storyIndia's sugar production estimate for the 2024-25 season has been revised downward to 27 million tonnes from an earlier 32 million tonnes, causing opening stocks to shrink to 8.5 million tonnes. The government permitted…
Read full storySEBI's FY26 study reveals 88% of individual F&O traders incurred losses, with options contributing 92% of aggregate losses. Despite declining volumes, retail losses persist, validating Warren Buffett's warnings on deriv…
Read full storyIndia's inclusion in the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index remains delayed due to operational accessibility hurdles, though a phased entry is still expected. This inclusion could attract $15–25 billion in foreign in…
Read full storySEBI has proposed a new Fixed Income Channel Partner network to expand retail participation in the bond market, especially in smaller cities. Eligible individuals and firms can register by meeting certification standard…
Read full storyPM Modi addressed the ET World Leaders Forum 2026, highlighting India's economic transformation through PLI scheme (Rs 2.5L cr investment, 14L jobs), governance reforms (40K+ compliances removed, 1500+ laws abolished),…
Read full storyRBI's Weekly Statistical Supplement (Aug 14, 2026) shows India's forex reserves at $716.9 billion, rising $9.9 billion weekly and $21.8 billion year-on-year. Gold reserves surged $25.75 billion YoY to $111.4 billion. Sc…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.70 lakh on Progfin Private Limited on August 19, 2026, for non-compliance with KYC Directions. The penalty was levied under Section 58(G)(1)(b) read with Sectio…
Read full storyThe RBI announced auction of State Government Securities (SGS) worth ₹20,100 crore on August 25, 2026, via E-Kuber platform. Seven states — Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nad…
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