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4 September 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 4 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.
24 current-affairs updates for major exams.
The RBI's Weekly Statistical Supplement for late August 2026 reveals key monetary trends: India's forex reserves rose to $740.8 billion (₹70.67 lakh crore) as of August 28, 2026, driven by a $11.5 billion weekly increas…
Read full storyRBI announced a 30-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction of ₹7 lakh crore on September 7, 2026, to absorb surplus liquidity. The auction window operates 9:30-10:00 AM with reversal on October 7, 2026. Premature…
Read full storyThe RBI imposed a ₹4.20 lakh penalty on Sammaan Finserve Limited on August 31, 2026, under Section 58G(1)(b) read with Section 58B(5)(aa) of the RBI Act, 1934, for failing to report borrower credit information to CRILC.…
Read full storyThe RBI announced auction of State Government Securities (SGS) worth ₹16,900 crore on September 8, 2026, across 8 states including Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Punjab. The auction will be conducted via E-Ku…
Read full storyRBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹6,89,600 on CRIF High Mark Credit Information Services Private Limited on August 31, 2026, for non-compliance with the 'Framework for compensation to customers for delayed updation/rec…
Read full storyThe RBI announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2021-22 Series VI, due on September 7, 2026. As per the GOI notification dated May 12, 2021, premature redemption is allowed after the fifth…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1,19,400 on Equifax Credit Information Services Private Limited on August 31, 2026, for non-compliance with RBI directions on compensation to customers for delaye…
Read full storyRBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹26.82 lakh on TransUnion CIBIL Limited on August 31, 2026, for failing to credit compensation to eligible complainants within the prescribed period under the Framework for compensation…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of ₹6.20 lakh on Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited on September 2, 2026, for non-compliance with RBI directions on 'Pricing of Microfinance Loans' and 'Securitisation o…
Read full storyRBI's money market operations on September 3, 2026, show total overnight segment volume at ₹6,74,364.30 crore with weighted average rate of 4.46%. Key operations included Variable Rate Reverse Repo of ₹5,18,742 crore an…
Read full storyThe Income Tax Department is expanding the Annual Information Statement (AIS) to include GST returns, foreign remittances for mutual funds, off-market securities transactions, overseas investments, and data from other t…
Read full storyIndia has introduced eight new free trade agreements (FTAs) providing duty-free market access, significantly benefiting electronics, agriculture, and gems & jewellery sectors. These pacts target low Indian export shares…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court approved NSE's settlement with SEBI over co-location and dark fibre violations, clearing the path for its mega IPO expected to raise ₹31,000 crore. This could become India's second-largest IPO after LI…
Read full storyReliance Jio is planning a mega $4 billion IPO targeting the Navratri-Diwali festive period (September-October 2025). The company will finalize exact dates within weeks and conduct overseas roadshows before domestic one…
Read full storyThe Indian government has stalled Alipay+'s proposal to integrate with India's payment system due to national security and data privacy concerns. This marks the first financial sector proposal from a China-linked entity…
Read full storyRBI announced a 3-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction of ₹7 lakh crore on September 4, 2026, under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) to manage surplus liquidity. The auction window is 9:30-10:00 AM with…
Read full storyRBI conducted a buyback auction for Government of India dated securities with an aggregate notified amount of ₹30,000 crore across four securities maturing in 2026-27. Participants offered ₹3,109.305 crore face value, b…
Read full storyThe RBI conducted its second overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on September 3, 2026, with a notified amount of ₹1.5 lakh crore. Banks submitted offers worth ₹34,652 crore, all of which were accepted at…
Read full storyRBI's Money Market Operations on September 2, 2026, show significant liquidity absorption of ₹7.27 lakh crore through LAF operations. The overnight segment recorded ₹6.55 lakh crore volume at 4.71% weighted average rate…
Read full storyFinance Minister presented India's reform-driven growth narrative to US investors, highlighting 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY27. Emphasis on capital expenditure, MSME credit access, and IBC reforms underscores improved inves…
Read full storyRising FCNR(B) inflows are complicating RBI's liquidity management as banking system excess liquidity hits a four-year high. Economists predict RBI will deploy additional tools like variable rate reverse repo operations…
Read full storyCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced India's ambitious target of achieving $1 trillion in exports this year, urging the automotive sector to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic supply chains. The govern…
Read full storyIndia's services sector expanded in August 2024, driven by higher business and consumer demand, but growth remained near a four-year low, marking the second-slowest pace since March 2022. Manufacturing activity hit a fi…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) secured record diaspora funds through foreign deposits, significantly exceeding projections. However, the central bank agreed to shield banks from currency risks on these deposits, which…
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