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The Reserve Bank of India has announced two Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auctions for August 17 and 18, 2026, to manage prevailing liquidity within the banking system.
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RBI/2026-27/233 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.09/02.08.001/2026-27 August 10, 2026 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Lead Banks Concerned Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new districts in th
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A. Source Security 8.26% GS 2027 7.17% GS 2028 7.06% GS 2028 7.37% GS 2028 7.26% GS 2029 B. Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 2,000 3,000 4,000 3,000 3,000 Destination Security 7.19% GS 2060 6.64% GS
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Government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of two dated securities for a notified amount of ₹28,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Date of Repayment Notified
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AnalysisRussia accounted for roughly 48% of India's crude oil imports by volume in June 2026, with about 8.7 million metric tonnes arriving during the month. Proposed United States legislation would expose large buyers of Russian energy to tariff risk if it is enacted.
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AnalysisThe Greater Chennai Corporation is examining municipal bonds, commercial loans, multilateral finance and public-private structures to fund its next round of infrastructure. With an AA+ rating reported and a Rs 1 lakh crore national Urban Challenge Fund in play, the question is bankability.
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The reported under-recovery on domestic LPG has fallen to Rs 188 a cylinder in August, from Rs 500 in July and above Rs 700 in June.
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