The rupee’s recent depreciation is primarily due to capital account pressures, not current account deficits.

India has a structural Current Account Deficit (CAD) issue in its Balance of Payments (BoP).

The World Inequality Report 2026 highlights rising income and wealth inequality in India.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the policy repo rate by 25 basis points (bps), signalling cheaper loans and improved credit flow. This move comes at a time when India is experiencing decadal low inflation alongside strong GDP growth, creating what the RBI Governor describes as a “rare goldilocks period.”

The Union Commerce and Industry Minister Jitin Prasada informed Lok Sabha that Dakshina Kannada (DK) has been designated as a District Export Hub (DEH).

Ambaji white marble from Gujarat has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a public warning cautioning investors against digital gold and e-gold products, highlighting their unregulated nature and potential risks. The move comes amid rising gold prices and increasing popularity of digital investment platforms.

The 8th CPC, chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, with Prof. Pulak Ghosh and Pankaj Jain (IAS) as members, has 18 months to submit its report.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global watchdog for anti–money laundering (AML) and counter–terror financing (CFT), released its report on “Asset Recovery Guidance and Best Practices”.