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October 2026
- PFRDA Aims for 2-3 Crore New NPS Subscribers with Tatkal Facility (2 Oct 2026 · Economy & Finance)The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has set an ambitious target to add 2–3 crore new subscribers to the National Pension System (NPS) in the next two years. This expansion is driven by the NPS…
- RBI Approves Anup Bagchi as New MD and CEO of HDFC Bank (2 Oct 2026 · Economy & Finance)The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of Anup Bagchi as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HDFC Bank. His three year tenure will commence on 27 October 2026, succeeding Sashidhar…
- MoSPI releases trial Index of Services Production (ISP) for July 2026 (1 Oct 2026 · Economy & Finance)The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) published the trial Sub Sectoral Index of Services Production (ISP) for July 2026, using 2024–25 as the base year. This new macroeconomic indicator tracks…
September 2026
- Sagarmala Finance Corporation Launches India’s First Blue Bond (30 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India's first NBFC for the maritime sector, launched the nation's first blue bond, aiming to raise Rs 600 crore with a Rs 500 crore green shoe option. This 10 year tenor…
- RBI Data: India’s Net FDI Increased to Five-Year High in July 2026 (30 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)According to RBI data, India's net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) reached a five year high of USD 7.35 billion in July 2026, marking a 64% increase from the previous year. This surge was driven by robust gross…
- SEBI Approves PMS-Mutual Fund Route and Overhauls Settlement Rules (30 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)SEBI's board approved significant regulatory reforms, including an overhaul of Portfolio Management Services (PMS) to allow investment in direct mutual fund schemes and Specialised Investment Funds. It also reformed…
- Dinesh Pant and Girija Subramanian Appointed as IRDAI Whole-Time Members (29 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, Dinesh Pant, former MD of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), and Girija Subramanian, former CMD of The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL), assumed charge as Whole Time Members (WTMs)…
- NTPC and EDF Power Solutions Form 50:50 JV for Low-Carbon Energy Projects (28 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, NTPC Limited and EDF Power Solutions India Private Limited, a subsidiary of France's EDF, formed a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV). This JV aims to develop, own, and operate low carbon energy projects,…
- OECD Raises India's GDP Growth Forecast to 7.1% for FY27 (28 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released its 'OECD Economic Outlook, Interim Report September 2026'. It raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY27 by 80 basis points…
- GoI Approves Interest-Free Loan for FCV Tobacco Growers in Andhra Pradesh (28 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, the Government of India approved a one time, interest free loan of Rs 50,000 per barn for Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh. This 'Interest Free Working Capital Assistance…
- ADB Raises India's GDP Growth Forecast to 7% for FY27 (26 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast upwards to 7% for Financial Year 2026 27 (FY27) in its 'Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2026' report. This 40…
- IEA Report Projects India's Electrification Rate to Reach 32% by 2035 (26 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)The International Energy Agency (IEA) in its Electrification Special Report 2026, projects India's electrification rate to increase from 19% to 32% by 2035. This growth is attributed to transport electrification,…
- Gautam Adani tops M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026; SRK leads entertainers (25 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, released by Hurun India in collaboration with M3M India, named Gautam Adani and family as the wealthiest with Rs 9.23 lakh crore. Mukesh Ambani and family secured the second spot.…
- Fitch Ratings raises India's GDP growth forecast to 6.9% for FY27 (25 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)Fitch Ratings, a global credit rating agency, increased India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for Financial Year 2026 27 (FY27) to 6.9% from its previous 6.4% projection. This upward revision,…
- TBX launches B2B Bill Payments on TrustHub via Bharat Connect (25 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)TBX (formerly TransBnk) has introduced Business to Business (B2B) bill payments on its TrustHub platform, leveraging NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL)’s Bharat Connect for Business. This integration allows businesses…
- ICICI Prudential Life Insurance renamed ICICI Life Insurance (25 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited has officially changed its name to ICICI Life Insurance Limited, effective September 22, 2026. This change follows approval from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The…
- S&P Global Ratings raises India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7.0% (24 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, S&P Global Ratings updated its 'Economic Outlook Asia Pacific Q4 2026' report, raising India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for Financial Year 2026 27 (FY27) to 7.0% from the earlier…
- India Tops Global Business Climate Survey 2026 among 41 markets (24 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, India was ranked first in business climate among 41 global markets in the 'Global Business Climate Survey 2026'. This reflects strong confidence among Swedish companies operating in India. Ireland…
- MDL signs MoU with NSHIP-AP for Greenfield Shipyard at Dugarajapatnam (24 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) signed an MoU with National Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Park–Andhra Pradesh (NSHIP AP). The agreement is to develop a Rs. 15,000 crore Greenfield…
- Premier Energies commissions India’s largest solar cell facility in Andhra Pradesh (24 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, Premier Energies commissioned a 7 Gigawatt (GW) N type TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh. This increases its total solar cell manufacturing capacity to 10.6 GW,…
- RBI Releases Final Directions on Capital Requirement for Market Risk; Eases KYC Norms for FPIs (23 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued final directions on 'RBI (Commercial Banks – Minimum Capital Requirements for Market Risk) Directions, 2026' under Basel III, effective April 1, 2027.…
- Moody’s Raises India’s GDP Growth Forecast to 7% for FY27 (22 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)Credit ratings agency Moody’s Ratings increased India’s real GDP growth forecast to 7% for Financial Year 2026 27 (FY27), up from 6%. This revision reflects the Indian economy's resilience despite global shocks.…
- APEDA Partners with InD Events Dubai for Gulfood 2027 (22 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)APEDA, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, signed an MoU with InD Events Dubai, organizer of Gulfood, to enhance global market opportunities for Indian food exporters. India will be the Official Partner…
- NPCI Releases Revised MDR Framework: 0.4% Charge on UPI Transactions Above Rs 2000 (21 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) released a revised Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for UPI transactions, effective October 15, 2026. Under the new framework, a 0.4% charge will be applied to…
- GIFT City Rises to 37th in GFCI 40; New York Retains Top Spot (21 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In the 40th edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 40) by Z/Yen Partners and China Development Institute, Gujarat International Finance Tec City (GIFT City) climbed nine places to rank 37th globally. New…
- Cabinet Approves EPFO Wage Ceiling Hike to Rs 25,000 (21 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)The Union Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, approved raising the wage ceiling for mandatory Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) coverage from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month. This revision, effective from…
- Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman (19 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)Warren Buffett, aged 96, stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway on September 18, 2026, assuming the role of chairman emeritus and remaining a director. He had served as chairman since 1970. Howard Buffett, 71,…
- Karnataka Approves Five-Year Marine Biotechnology Policy (19 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)Karnataka approved a five year Marine Biotechnology Policy for 2026 2031 on September 18, 2026, aiming to expand the state’s Blue Bioeconomy. The policy targets growth from USD 2 billion to USD 6 8 billion by 2031,…
- MoF Notifies No Charges on UPI Transactions Up to Rs 2,000 (16 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued a notification stating that banks and payment system providers are prohibited from imposing any direct or indirect charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI)…
- Global Fintech Fest 2026 Held in Mumbai, PM Modi Inaugurates (15 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)The 7th Global Fintech Fest (GFF 2026) was held from September 8 11, 2026, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the event focused on emerging financial technologies and inclusive digital…
- MoF Notifies Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 Implementation from October 1 (15 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)On September 10, 2026, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the implementation of the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026, effective October 1, 2026. This new act replaces the 1891 version, aiming to modernize the…
- RBI Grants Payment Aggregator Licence to Pluxee India (12 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) authorized Pluxee India to operate as a Payment Aggregator for both online and physical point of sale transactions. This license allows Pluxee to directly onboard…
- NSO Releases First-Ever District-Level Estimates of Unincorporated Non-Agricultural Sector (12 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, the National Statistical Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, published "Unincorporated Sector at the District Level: Insights from ASUSE 2025." This first…
- MC²⁺ Foundation, IIT Bombay, SINE Partner; ONGC Backs Deeptech Energy Startups (11 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, MC²⁺ Foundation, IIT Bombay, and SINE signed a tripartite MoU to support energy sector startups. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) joined as a partner PSU, announcing a Rs 2,000 crore…
- CCEA Approves 8 Railway Multitracking Projects Worth Rs 20,804 Crore (11 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved eight railway multitracking projects of the Ministry of Railways (MoR) on September 9, 2026. These projects are valued at Rs…
- MoF Secures USD 1 Billion IFC Funding to Boost Long-term MSME Credit (9 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) secured USD 1 billion in funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to enhance long term credit availability for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…
- ADB Signs First TAS Mandate in India with MP for Renewable Energy PPP Projects (9 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)On September 7, 2026, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed its first Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) mandate in India with the Government of Madhya Pradesh. This agreement aims to facilitate renewable energy…
- RBI Grants Scheduled Bank Status to Coastal Local Area Bank (9 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officially included Coastal Local Area Bank Limited, based in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934. As India's first Local Area Bank…
- LIC Receives RBI Approval to Acquire up to 9.99% Stake in ICICI Bank (8 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) obtained approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to increase its aggregate holding in ICICI Bank Limited to up to 9.99% of its paid up share capital or…
- WhatsApp Introduces Native Bill Payments Feature in India via Bharat Connect Network (8 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, WhatsApp launched a native bill payment feature in India. Powered by the Bharat Connect network (formerly BBPS) operated by NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL), this allows users to pay household and…