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25 May 2026
6 articlesIndia’s Wheat Procurement Crosses 34 Million Tonnes, Strengthening Food Buffers
India has procured 34.2 million tonnes of wheat this rabi season, above last year and near target, strengthening food buffer stocks.
Petrol-Diesel Excise Duty Cut to Cost Government ₹1 Lakh Crore in Revenue
FM Sitharaman said cutting excise duty on petrol and diesel will reduce government revenue by about ₹1 lakh crore, easing fuel prices for consumers.
Government Open to Reviewing Capital Gains Tax Amid FPI Outflows
FM Sitharaman said the government is open to views on cutting capital gains tax to attract foreign portfolio investors back to Indian markets.
RBI Weighs Options Including Rate Hike to Steady a Falling Rupee
With the rupee near 97 to the dollar, the RBI is weighing a rate hike, currency swaps, and overseas dollar-raising to stabilise it.
Status of ₹2000 Banknote Withdrawal — Over 98% Returned
The RBI’s periodic update shows the vast majority of withdrawn ₹2000 notes have returned to the banking system; the note remains legal tender.
RBI Transfers Record ₹2.87 Lakh Crore Dividend to the Centre
The RBI approved a record ₹2.87 lakh crore surplus transfer to the Centre and raised its contingency risk buffer by over ₹1 lakh crore.