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PolicyRBI5 Aug 2026

Monetary Policy Statement, 2026-27 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee August 3 to 5, 2026

Monetary Policy Decisions The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held its 62nd meeting from August 3 to 5, 2026, under the chairmanship of Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The MPC members Dr. Nagesh Kumar, Shri Saugata Bhattacharya, Prof. Ram Singh, Dr. Poonam Gupta and Shri Indranil Bhattacharyya attended the meeting. 2. After a detailed assessment of the evolving macroeconomic and financial developments and the outlook, the MPC voted unanimously to keep the policy repo rate

Digital & Technology Energy Finance & Economy

Consultation Paper on Draft Amendments in The Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wireline and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024

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Consultation Paper on Draft Amendments in The Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wireline and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024 nitinkumar Wed, 08/05/2026 - 13:32 Measure Sector Telecom Telecom QOS Document Type Consultation Division Quality of Service Group Field Title Consultation Paper File CP_05082026.pdf (3.37 MB) Release Date Wed, 08/05/2026 - 12:00 Closing Date Wed, 08/26/2026 - 12:00 Counter Comments Date Mon, 09/07/2026 - 12:00 Status Open

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Scheme for writing books originally in Hindi on Economics/Banking/Financial subjects- Year 2025-26

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With a view to encourage original writings and research in Banking Hindi, Reserve Bank of India has launched a ‘Scheme for writing books originally in Hindi on Economics/Banking/Financial subjects’. Under this scheme, working/retired Professors (Including Assistant and Associate Professor etc.) of Indian Universities (UGC recognized) are awarded three prizes of ₹1,25,000.00 (One lakh twenty-five thousand) each for writing books originally in Hindi on subjects related to Economi

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Remittance Order dated 04.08.2026 issued against Vinet Rajkumar Chopda HUF (PAN: AAFHV9878Q) in RC No. 9157 of 2026

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Remittance Order dated 04.08.2026 issued against Vinet Rajkumar Chopda HUF (PAN: AAFHV9878Q) in RC No. 9157 of 2026

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Notification for Pre- Bid Meeting dated 3th August, 2026

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Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1988 (2011) Taliban Sanctions List: Amendment of 05 Entries:

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RBI notification: Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1988 (2011) Taliban Sanctions List: Amendment of 05 Entries:

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India’s 8th Trade Policy Review at WTO Scheduled on 21 and 23 July 2026

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Government of India press release: India’s 8th Trade Policy Review at WTO Scheduled on 21 and 23 July 2026

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Policy in the making

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Open for comment

Consultation Paper on Draft Amendments in The Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wireline and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024TRAI · 5 Aug TRAI releases consultation paper on draft amendments in The Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wireline and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024TRAI · 5 Aug RBI Issues Amendment Directions on Interest Rate on DepositsRBI · 30 Jul OHD on Consultation Paper On the Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in IndiaTRAI · 29 Jul

Bills before Parliament

The Delimitation Bill, 2026PRS Bills · 1 Jun The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026PRS Bills · 1 Jun The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 [Delimitation Bills of 2026]PRS Bills · 1 Jun The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026PRS Bills · 1 Jun Parliament tracker: sessions, bills, committees →

Question Hour

Ministers' replies to starred and unstarred questions appear here as Parliament sits.

Long reads

In-depth essays and analysis from EPW, The India Forum, Ideas for India, IDR and others.

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IDRCan AI chatbots fix India’s healthcare gap?“Calcium ki dawai morning mein or iron ki dawai dophar mein lene se problem ho sakti hai kya?” (Can taking a calcium tablet in the morning, …IDRWhat if CSR stopped working in silos?If we were to map the flow of CSR funding in India, its geography would tell a story of its own. The case of Maharashtra is a stark example.…IDRJoining a nonprofit? Here’s what you get IDRPrison reform begins where apathy ends“If you get these f***ers to do some boxing, all their issues will get solved.” This is what a CSR leader told us (Mohit and Saanchi)1 durin…

Policy in the news

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Why has FSSAI issued prohibition-of-sale orders against liquor makers? | ExplainedPolicyRadar · 5 Aug
What key issues of the BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi in September? | ExplainedPolicyRadar · 5 Aug
Proposal to constitute ‘UP Nomadic Development Board’ gets Cabinet go-aheadPolicyRadar · 5 Aug
India Condemns Red Sea Attack, 13 Sailors Rescued After Ship SinksPolicyRadar · 5 Aug
RBI MPC Meeting Live Updates: Will the RBI keep repo rate unchanged?PolicyRadar · 5 Aug
RBI MPC Meeting 2026 LIVE: Governor Sanjay Malhotra likely to keep repo rate unchanged in August monetary policyPolicyRadar · 5 Aug
BJP leader Ashoka targets Karnataka Cabinet expansion, alleges ‘corrupt leaders’ inductedPolicyRadar · 5 Aug
Union Minister Scindia, MP CM Mohan Yadav Secure Cumulative ₹5,500 Crore Investment Commitments for India’s first Telecom Manufacturing ZonePolicyRadar · 5 Aug

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Central Acts enacted, per year by government

Congress1991–1995

8.2/yr

NDA / UF1996–2003

6.5/yr

UPA2004–2013

8.1/yr

NDA2014–2024

8.5/yr

A fair, like-for-like comparison: Central Acts enacted per year, counted fromIndia Code by enactment year — one consistent source measured the same way for every era (through 2024). This removes the collection bias that makes recent years look larger elsewhere on the site.