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RBI Seeks Public Comments on Draft Guidelines for Urban Co-operative Bank Licensing
The Reserve Bank of India has released draft guidelines regarding 'on tap' licensing for Urban Co-operative Banks and requested public feedback.
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India Releases June 2026 External Commercial Borrowing Data
The Reserve Bank of India released monthly statistics regarding external commercial borrowings and foreign bonds for June 2026, detailing funds raised through both automatic and official approval routes.
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Reserve Bank of India Releases Forward-Looking Survey Results
The Reserve Bank of India has published the findings from its latest forward-looking surveys, providing key insights into economic expectations, consumer sentiment, and business outlooks.
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Government Treasury Bill Auction Yields Set Across Three Tenors
Full auction results for 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day Treasury Bills have been announced, establishing cut-off yields between 5.2780% and 5.6998%. Total competitive bids accepted spanned across all three maturity windows.
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Reserve Bank of India Announces Treasury Bill Auction Cut-Off Results
The Reserve Bank of India has published the official auction cut-off results for 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day Treasury Bills, outlining sovereign short-term borrowing outcomes.
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Monetary Policy Committee Resolution Released for 2026-27
The Monetary Policy Committee has completed its meeting held from August 3 to August 5, 2026, releasing its official monetary policy resolution for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
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Reserve Bank of India Issues Governor's Statement for August 2026
The Reserve Bank of India has published an official Governor's Statement on August 5, 2026, outlining official central bank communications.
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Reserve Bank of India Proposes New Regulatory Measures for Banking Sector
The Reserve Bank of India has announced regulatory updates, including resuming 'on tap' licensing for Urban Co-operative Banks and reviewing interest rate guidelines for regulated entities.
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RBI Extends Restrictions on Pusad Urban Co-operative Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has extended operational directions imposed on The Pusad Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd. for an additional three months until November 07, 2026.
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Results Released for State Government Securities Auction
Official outcomes have been published for the yield and price-based auction of State Government Securities.
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Incentive Scheme Announced for Hindi Academic Books on Finance and Economics
The Reserve Bank of India has announced an incentive initiative for academic books written originally in Hindi covering economics, banking, and finance. The scheme awards three prizes of 125,000 Indian rupees each to university educators.
Health1 min read
Study Finds Higher Preference for Private Healthcare in Rural Kozhikode
A study shows that residents in rural Kozhikode favor private healthcare providers, while out-of-pocket expenses remain high for all households.
Health1 min read
Addressing Communication Gaps in Doctor-Patient Care Relationships
A mismatch in expectations between doctors and patients can lead to trust deficits and disappointment when clinical goals and patient desires are not openly discussed.
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India Plans Tax Changes to Boost Foreign Investment and Manufacturing
India will seek parliamentary approval for tax adjustments aimed at boosting foreign investment and expanding domestic manufacturing, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi refocuses on his economic agenda following student protests.
energy1 min read
SCCL Secures Allocation of PKOC-2 Coal Block
Singareni Collieries Company Limited has been allocated the PKOC-2 coal block, providing a major boost to its energy resource capacity in Telangana.
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RBI Releases July 2026 Citizen's Charter Processing Status
The Reserve Bank of India processed 20,628 applications under its Citizen's Charter during July 2026, completing 99.9% of them within set timelines.
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Flipkart Reportedly Plans Entry into Indian Food Delivery Market
E-commerce platform Flipkart is reportedly preparing to enter the food delivery market in India, expanding its service offerings.
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MakeMyTrip Holds Q1 Earnings Call and Shares Performance Highlights
MakeMyTrip has conducted its Q1 earnings call, outlining the online travel company's financial results, operational performance, and key market updates for investors.
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India Launches $8.8 Billion Samudra Manthan Offshore Energy Project
India has launched "Samudra Manthan," an $8.8 billion offshore oil and gas exploration project designed to develop domestic energy resources.
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Maruti Suzuki Q1 Profit Falls Despite Higher Sales
Maruti Suzuki reported a decline in first-quarter net profit despite an increase in overall net sales during the same period.
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India Proposes Extending Tax Breaks for Contract Manufacturing
India has put forward a proposal to extend tax incentives for contract manufacturing, a move set to benefit major tech corporations such as Apple.