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Government of India press release: Ministry of Panchayati Raj to undertake cleanliness drive and disposal of pending matters on 14 October 2026 under Special Campaign 6.0
Government of India press release: Union Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi Visits NCPCR, Reviews Office Functioning and Directs Timely Disposal of Pending Files by December 31, 2026
I. SUMMARY OMO SALE RESULTS Aggregate Amount (Face value) notified by RBI : ₹25,000 crore Total amount bid (Face value) by participants : ₹55,518 crore Total amount accepted (Face value) by RBI : ₹25,000 crore II. DETAILS OF OMO SALE ISSUE Security 7.88% GS 2030 6.10% GS 2031 7.95% GS 2032 7.26% GS 2033 7.18% GS 2033 7.10% GS 2034 No. of bids received 32 45 50 66 90 56 Total bid amount (face value) (₹ in crore) 4,583 8,915 5,875 11,470 19,015 5,660 No. of bids accepted 16
Security 7.88% GS 2030 6.10% GS 2031 7.95% GS 2032 7.26% GS 2033 7.18% GS 2033 7.10% GS 2034 Total amount notified Aggregate amount of ₹25,000 crore (No security-wise notified amount) Total amount (Face Value) accepted by RBI (₹ in crore) 2,820 8,430 1,600 2,735 9,415 - Cut off yield (%) 7.1428 7.2236 7.2659 7.3413 7.3947 - Cut off price (₹) 102.20 95.54 103.21 99.58 98.85 - Detailed results will be issued shortly. Ajit Prasad &nbs
Tenor 1-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 1,50,000 Total amount of offers received (in ₹ crore) 71,580 Amount accepted (in ₹ crore) 71,580 Cut off Rate (%) 5.49 Weighted Average Rate (%) 5.49 Partial Acceptance Percentage of offers received at cut off rate NA Ajit Prasad Deputy General Manager (Communications) Press Release: 2026-2027/1317
Kerala’s women are among the best educated in India. Female literacy stands at 92%, women outnumber men among graduates, and girls outperform boys in school-leaving exams. Even so, only about 29% of women were employed in 2023–24, and women make […] The post Opening Kerala’s Factory Floors to Women appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
Three months on, the CorroHealth file is closed. Some 800 employees in Kochi and Kozhikode were relieved overnight on 3 July; by 20 July the company had settled for seven months’ gross salary. The employees had asked for reinstatement; they […] The post The Workers Kerala Does Not See appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
Dr Martin Patrick, Senior Fellow (Economy), Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), discusses Kerala’s economic development priorities, focusing on employment generation, higher education, investment, technology and sustainable growth. The interview explores ways to strengthen Kerala’s economy by creating local employment […] The post Kerala’s Economic Development: Growth, Employment and Sustainability | Dr Martin Patrick appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
Notice of attachment dated October 13,2026 issued against Subhalakshmi M S under RC No. 7712 of 2024 in the matter of Arvind Remedies Ltd.
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On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 1,50,000 1 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM October 14, 2026 (Wednesday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2019-2020/1947 dated February 13, 2020 will remain the same. Ajit Prasad
The Reserve Bank has today released data on Money Supply for the fortnight ended on September 30, 2026. Ajit Prasad Deputy General Manager (Communications) Press Release: 2026-2027/1313
The Reserve Bank has launched the 116th round of the quarterly Industrial Outlook Survey (IOS) of the Indian manufacturing sector for the reference period October-December 2026. The survey assesses business sentiments for the current quarter (Q3:2026-27) and expectations for the ensuing quarter (Q4:2026-27), based on qualitative responses on a set of indicators pertaining to demand conditions, financial conditions, employment conditions and the price situation. The outlook on key parameters for
The Reserve Bank has launched the 51st round of the quarterly Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey (SIOS) for the reference period October-December 2026. The survey assesses the business situation for the current quarter (Q3:2026-27) from selected companies in the services and infrastructure sectors in India and their expectations for the ensuing quarter (Q4:2026-27) based on qualitative responses on a set of indicators pertaining to demand conditions, financial conditions, employment cond
Tenor 3-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 2,00,000 Total amount of offers received (in ₹ crore) 37,558 Amount accepted (in ₹ crore) 37,558 Cut off Rate (%) 5.49 Weighted Average Rate (%) 5.49 Partial Acceptance Percentage of offers received at cut off rate NA Ajit Prasad Deputy General Manager (Communications) Press Release: 2026-2027/1308
Implementation of Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign 2026 in NITI Aayog from 17th September, 2026 to 2nd October, 2026 niti_admin Mon, 10/12/2026 - 12:08 Publishing Date Fri, 10/09/2026 - 12:00 Release Link https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321344®=48&lang=1
A Welcome First Step On Tuesday, the Union Cabinet approved the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) housed under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Its mandate is to strengthen […] The post Put the ‘Public’ in ITLA: Move People and Goods, Not Just Plans appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
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Supreme Court fixes special hearing on Sunday for pleas challenging mass detentions, transit shutdown in Delhi
While the ruling TVK has won both the constituencies — Madurantakam and Dharapuram — in the recent byelections, the question today is whether Tamil Nadu will shift to a bipolar political landscape, an arrangement it has been familiar with
New session begins against the backdrop of protests in Delhi seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the Kerala High Court order on registering an FIR against Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan in the CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case
Officials of the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) said no damage had been reported so far
The employees’ JAC says it has not withdraw its major demands, but is giving an opportunity to the government to resolve issues through discussions
Headed by Rajeev Ranjan Mishra, the Commission submitted its report on provision of reservation for the BCs local body-wise, in due compliance with the triple test mandate laid down by the Supreme Court and other constitutional provisions
Supreme Court to hold special hearing on contempt petition against shutdown of transit corridors, metro stations across Delhi; Delhi Metro reopens 45 stations after 25-hour closure
He says meeting will be held at Sathyan Memorial Hall at 5 p.m. on Monday to form a ‘Thiruvananthapuram zoo protection committee’
C0c0n-2026, the cybersecurity summit concludes in Keralam’s Kochi
Officials from the GCC and Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board participated in the inspections
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Government of India press release: Defence Secretary to Visit Cyprus and Greece from 12-15 October 2026
Permitted Is Not Buildable: How FSI, Setbacks and Road-Width Rules Shape Housing Supply in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh Floor Space Index (FSI) is usually treated as the main lever for increasing urban housing supply, but this CPPR study […] The post Permitted Is Not Buildable: How FSI, Setbacks and Road-Width Rules Shape Housing Supply in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
Traditionally dependent on oil, the UAE has been diversifying into sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Alghannam 2026), most notably through its National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031. Since 2024, it has invested $147 billion in AI (Arab Weekly 2025) […] The post India – UAE AI Corridor: A New Model for Cooperation appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Research Analysts) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Employees' Service) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Mutual Funds) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Intermediaries) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026
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Government of India press release: 15th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee held during 6-9 October 2026
Today the Reserve Bank of India placed on its website a Working Paper titled, “Data Gaps in State-Level Inflation: An Assessment for the Covid Period” under the Reserve Bank of India Working Paper Series1. The paper is co-authored by Purnima Shaw and R. K. Sinha. The collection and compilation of official statistics was affected during the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic due to the resulting restrictions across the world. In India, imputed price indices for the official inflation were
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. CoR Issued on Cancellation Order Date 1 Nakodar Finance Private Limited 8th Floor, SKCL Tech Square, Plot No.SP14, Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032 B-13.02246 May 25, 2018 September 07, 2026 2 Ajitnath
The following ten Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have surrendered their Certificates of Registration (CoRs) granted to them by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (‘the RBI Act), has therefore cancelled these CoRs. i) Due to exit from Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI) business Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. CoR Issued on Date of Cancellat
Tenor 3-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 1,50,000 Total amount of offers received (in ₹ crore) 1,39,847 Amount accepted (in ₹ crore) 1,39,847 Cut off Rate (%) 5.49 Weighted Average Rate (%) 5.49 Partial Acceptance Percentage of offers received at cut off rate NA Ajit Prasad Deputy General Manager (Communications) Press Release: 2026-2027/1293
On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a second Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Friday, October 09, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor(day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 1,50,000 3 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM October 12, 2026 (Monday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2019-2020/1947 dated February 13, 2020 will remain the same.Ajit Prasad
India’s Ministry of External Affairs describes the roughly 10 million Indians in the GCC (Ministry of External Affairs 2026) as a “living bridge” between India and the Gulf (Ministry of External Affairs 2025). This article argues that the diaspora is […] The post The Missing Middle: Unmeasured Diaspora Investment in India–GCC Relations appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
D Dhanuraj highlights scientific road design, maintenance guidelines and accountability in Kochi. The post Improving Kochi’s Roads Through Scientific Design and Accountability: D Dhanuraj appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
Draft Telecommunication (Broadcasting & Cable) Services DRM Based Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual’ for seeking comments of Stakeholders nitinkumar Fri, 10/09/2026 - 11:58 Measure Sector Broadcasting Document Type Consultation Division Broadcasting and Cable Services Group Field Title Draft Consultation Paper File Draft_CP_09102026.pdf.pdf (1.03 MB) Release Date Fri, 10/09/2026 - 12:00 Closing Date Fri, 10/30/2026 - 12:00 Counter Comments Date Fri, 10/30/2026 - 12:00 Status Open
TRAI Releases Draft Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services DRM- based Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual, 2026 nitinkumar Fri, 10/09/2026 - 11:55 File Press Release No. 129 (502.44 KB) Date Fri, 10/09/2026 - 12:00
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 25, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Monghyr-Jamui Central Co-operative Bank Limited, Bihar (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. T
It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Directive Ref. No. BLR.DOS.SSMS.No.S1220/09-01-243/2026-2027 dated October 07, 2026, has issued certain Directions to Sri Mahatma Basaveshwar Co-operative Bank Ltd., Afzalpur, (“the bank”), whereby, as from the close of business on October 08, 2026, the bank shal
It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Directive Ref. No. TVM.DOS.SED.No.S485/12-04-221/2026-2027 dated October 07, 2026, has issued certain Directions to The Tiruvalla Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Tiruvalla, Pathanamthitta (“the bank”), whereby, as from the close of business on October 08, 2026, the
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period September 21, 2026 – September 25, 2026. All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Cancellation of Forwards Spot Forward Cancellation of Forwards Spot Swap Forward Spot Swap Forward Purchases 21-09-2026 8,682 2,596 1,336 868 290 104 20,262 29,498 1,557 5,309 2,136 253 22-09-2026 4
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period September 15, 2026 – September 18, 2026. All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Cancellation of Forwards Spot Forward Cancellation of Forwards Spot Swap Forward Spot Swap Forward Purchases 15-09-2026 6,699 2,283 2,635 885 285 226 22,656 26,464 3,642 7,828 4,164 507 16-09-2026 6
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period September 07, 2026 – September 11, 2026. All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Cancellation of Forwards Spot Forward Cancellation of Forwards Spot Swap Forward Spot Swap Forward Purchases 07-09-2026 2,258 1,594 1,416 148 294 219 13,937 12,108 2,769 5,326 1,060 170 08-09-2026 5
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period August 31, 2026 – September 04, 2026. All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Cancellation of Forwards Spot Forward Cancellation of Forwards Spot Swap Forward Spot Swap Forward Purchases 31-08-2026 8,198 3,896 2,265 350 450 423 29,149 36,032 3,483 5,608 3,164 436 01-09-2026 10,5
Tenor 1-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 2,00,000 Total amount of offers received (in ₹ crore) 1,60,664 Amount accepted (in ₹ crore) 1,60,664 Cut off Rate (%) 5.49 Weighted Average Rate (%) 5.49 Partial Acceptance Percentage of offers received at cut off rate NA Ajit Prasad Deputy General Manager (Communications) Press Release: 2026-2027/1280
Government of India has announced the sale (re-issue) of Government Securities, as detailed below, through auction to be held on October 09, 2026 (Friday). As per the extant scheme of underwriting commitment notified on November 14, 2007, the amounts of Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) and the minimum bidding commitment under Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) auction, applicable to each Primary Dealer (PD), are as under: (₹ crore) Security Notified Amount MUC amount per PD Min
On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a second Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Thursday, October 08, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 2,00,000 1 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM October 09, 2026 (Friday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2019-2020/1947 dated February 13, 2020 will remain the same. Ajit Prasad &
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The Reserve Bank has today released data on Reserve Money for the fortnight ended on September 30, 2026. Ajit Prasad Deputy General Manager (Communications) Press Release: 2026-2027/1274
Paytm Payments Bank Limited has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DoR.LIC.No.S3674/16.13.215/2026-27 dated July 31, 2026 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) dated September 07, 2026. (Brij Raj) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2026-2027/1273
The Reserve Bank of India had issued draft Amendment Directions on the ‘Standardised Approach for Counterparty Credit Risk (SA-CCR)’ on June 10, 2026, inviting feedback from stakeholders until July 1, 2026. The draft Amendment Directions proposed modifications to the instructions on capital charge for counterparty credit risk as provided in Master Direction on Forthcoming Instructions for commercial banks. Key revisions included: (i) clarifying the scope of CCR for both banking and t
The Reserve Bank of India had issued draft Directions on the ‘Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA) Framework’ on August 7, 2026, inviting feedback from stakeholders until August 28, 2026. 2. The draft Directions proposed modifications to the instructions on capital charge for CVA risk for commercial banks. Key revisions included: (i) allowing eligible banks to choose a simpler approach; (ii) increasing the sensitivity of supervisory risk weights for counterparties by sector and credit q
The Reserve Bank of India today released on its website the results of the following Surveys: Urban Consumer Confidence Survey (UCCS) – September 2026 Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH) – September 2026 Rural Consumer Confidence Survey (RCCS) – September 2026 Survey of Professional Forecasters on Macroeconomic Indicators–Results of the 102nd Round1 Order Books, Inventories and Capacity Utilisation Survey on the Manufacturing sector for Q1:2026-27 Industria
Tenor 1-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 3,00,000 Total amount of offers received (in ₹ crore) 2,55,827 Amount accepted (in ₹ crore) 2,55,827 Cut off Rate (%) 5.49 Weighted Average Rate (%) 5.49 Partial Acceptance Percentage of offers received at cut off rate NA Ajit Prasad Deputy General Manager (Communications) Press Release: 2026-2027/1267
Good morning and Namaskar. My greetings to all and best wishes for the forthcoming festive season. 2. The sudden reescalation of the West Asia conflict in September and the consequent hardening and volatility in global crude prices soured global economic sentiments and heightened financial market volatility. Although global growth remains resilient, it is projected to decelerate in 2026 from the previous year. Driven by escalating energy costs and rising food prices, global inflation is projecte
Regulation 1. Measures to Enhance the Customer Convenience through the Account Aggregator Framework With an objective to enhance customer convenience, it has been decided to implement interoperability among NBFC-Account Aggregators (NBFC-AA). This will enable customers to access and share their financial information, across different Financial Information Providers, through any NBFC-AA of their choice. Additionally, Depositories regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India are being f
Introduction of Credit Risk-o-Meter as an additional disclosure mechanism for debt securities