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30 May 2026

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Economy

Tamil Nadu proposes policy framework for Sivakasi Rs 6,000-crore fireworks industry

Tamil Nadu Minister for Industries S. Keerthana has proposed a dedicated policy framework for the Sivakasi fireworks industry, which is worth about Rs 6,000 crore …

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Centre asks oil firms to build 30-day LPG strategic reserves amid West Asia tensions

The Centre has asked Indian Oil, BPCL and HPCL to build LPG strategic reserves equal to at least 30 days of demand, Joint Secretary Sujata …

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India Shifts Q4 GDP Release to 5 June to Capture Better Corporate and Government Data

The Ministry of Statistics has shifted the release of Q4 and provisional annual GDP data from 31 May to 7 June each year, with this …

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Supreme Court overturns SEBI fraud finding against Reliance in 2007 RPL futures case

On 29 May 2026, the Supreme Court set aside SEBI’s fraud finding against Reliance Industries and struck down the order to disgorge Rs 447 crore …

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RBI Flags West Asia War as Top Risk to Growth, Projects Indias FY27 GDP at 6.9%

In its annual report for FY26 released on 30 May 2026, the Reserve Bank of India described the West Asia war as the biggest threat …

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RBI Balance Sheet Expands 20.6% in FY26 on Gold Revaluation and Weaker Rupee

The Reserve Bank of Indias balance sheet grew 20.6 per cent in FY26 to 91.9 trillion rupees, lifted by valuation gains on gold and depreciation …

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West Asia War Strains Indonesia Nickel Output, Hits Indias EV Battery and Stainless Steel Sectors

The West Asia war is straining Indonesias nickel refining operations, with sulphur and phosphate inputs from the region in short supply. This is pushing up …

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A Decade of IBC: How Indias Insolvency Code Reshaped Creditor and Debtor Behaviour

Ten years on, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has shifted India from a debtor-in-possession regime to a creditor-in-control framework. As of March 2026, financial creditors …

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RBI plans kill switch and switch on/off feature to curb digital payment frauds

The RBI has proposed a kill switch facility inside bank apps that would let customers instantly freeze all account transactions if they suspect a digital …

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RBI Revisits Plan for Polymer Banknotes as Currency Printing Costs Rise

The Reserve Bank of India is reconsidering a proposal to roll out polymer banknotes, a decade after an earlier pilot was shelved. A fresh trial …

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Evening Power Shortages Widen in India as Solar Fades and Thermal Plants Stay Offline

Even as India ramps up solar capacity, evening hours from 6 pm to 10 pm are seeing the largest power shortages in years. Energy shortage …

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Four Co-operative Banks Added to Second Schedule of RBI Act, 1934

The Reserve Bank of India has added four co-operative banks to the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934, through a gazette notification published on …

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Bank Credit Growth Climbs to 14.1% in March 2026, RBI BSR-1 Data Shows

The Reserve Bank of India has published its Annual Basic Statistical Return on bank credit as of March 2026. Overall bank credit grew at 14.1 …

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RBI All-India House Price Index Rises 4.2% Year-on-Year in Q4 FY26

The Reserve Bank of India has released the All-India House Price Index for the January to March 2026 quarter. The index rose to 115.9, marking …

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