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4 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 4 August 2026
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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…
Read full storySBI Research's pre-MPC report projects India's Q1 FY27 GDP growth at around 7%, exceeding earlier estimates due to stronger economic indicators, improved industrial activity, and export recovery. This upward revision si…
Read full storyIndia's coal production grew 7.51% year-on-year in July 2026, reaching 69.75 million tonnes as per provisional data from the Ministry of Coal. This growth reflects improved domestic coal output, supporting energy securi…
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has been restructured into two specialized departments — Capital Development and Urban Development — to streamline service delivery and accelerate infrastructure project…
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India and Canada are advancing negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) targeting conclusion by end-2026. The pact aims to liberalize trade and deepen economic cooperation between the two n…
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The Reserve Bank of India's new forex inflow programs have already mobilized over $40 billion and are projected to attract approximately $100 billion in total. These special windows were introduced to strengthen India's…
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India approved only one Chinese FDI proposal worth Rs 1 crore in FY26, while clearing 13 Hong Kong proposals totaling Rs 610.42 crore. Overall, 63 FDI proposals worth Rs 10,292.67 crore were approved. Singapore and the…
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The Reserve Bank of India is expected to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged in its August 2024 monetary policy review, maintaining a hawkish stance due to persistent inflation risks. The decision is influenced by th…
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Japan's Finance Minister is set to announce a joint currency intervention with the United States to support the yen, which has fallen to its weakest level in 40 years. This marks the first coordinated yen-buying operati…
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Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh emphasized the Rs 5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission to enhance farm productivity and fibre quality. Cotton Corporation of India procured over 522 lakh quintals of seed cotton,…
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