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◆ISRO successfully launches Earth observation satellite EOS-05 ◆Election Commission announces by-elections to five Assembly and one Lok Sabha seat ◆India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q1, faster than a year earlier ◆IIP growth slows to 6.7% in July 2026 ◆India Services PMI rises to 54.1 in August ◆GST Council meeting postponed to 7 October from 12 September ◆Japan's JCR upgrades India's sovereign rating to A- from BBB+◆RBI's forex swap facility draws over $136 billion; $127 billion via FCNR(B)◆Sanjay Kumar Agrawal sworn in as Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice ◆UN approves resolution backing a map that shows Africa's true size ◆CII Business Confidence Index rebounds to 66 in Q2 FY27 ◆ISRO successfully launches Earth observation satellite EOS-05 ◆Election Commission announces by-elections to five Assembly and one Lok Sabha seat ◆India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q1, faster than a year earlier ◆IIP growth slows to 6.7% in July 2026 ◆India Services PMI rises to 54.1 in August ◆GST Council meeting postponed to 7 October from 12 September ◆Japan's JCR upgrades India's sovereign rating to A- from BBB+◆RBI's forex swap facility draws over $136 billion; $127 billion via FCNR(B)◆Sanjay Kumar Agrawal sworn in as Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice ◆UN approves resolution backing a map that shows Africa's true size ◆CII Business Confidence Index rebounds to 66 in Q2 FY27

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India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q1, faster than a year earlier

India's real GDP expanded 7.8% in the first quarter of the current financial year — faster than the same quarter a year earlier, though slower than the immediately preceding quarter. The pace was driven by strong manufacturing output and buoyant services segments, including utilities, financial services, real estate, IT, and public administration and defence.

GST Council meeting postponed to 7 October from 12 September

The GST Council meeting has been postponed to 7 October, moved from the earlier scheduled date of 12 September. Preparatory meetings of government officers will be held ahead of it — on 5 October from 3 pm and on 6 October from 11 am — before the Council convenes on 7 October to take up its agenda.

Japan's JCR upgrades India's sovereign rating to A- from BBB+

136 billionEconomy

RBI's forex swap facility draws over $136 billion; $127 billion via FCNR(B)

57th GST Council meeting rescheduled to October 7

India GDP grows 7.8%; PM urges less gold buying, foreign travel

Japan's JCR upgrades India's sovereign rating to A-

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India GDP grows 7.8%, but PM Modi urges less gold purchase, foreign travel: Does it help the economy? Expert weighs inKEY Boost for Indian economy after 7.8% GDP; Japan agency upgrades sovereign rating from BBB+ to A- | Difference explained India's Q1 GDP grows 7.8%, beating RBI estimate GDP data row: what a base-year revision means India–EU Free Trade Agreement to open major opportunities: GoyalKEY Strong US jobs report revives Fed rate-hike prospectsKEY India's Q1 GDP grows 7.8%, beating RBI estimate FPIs invest Rs 13,010 crore in equities in late August Goyal urges nationwide push to use FTA export benefits JCR upgrades India’s sovereign rating to A-, outlook stableKEY Centre defends Q1 GDP estimates against inflation claims RBI’s forex swap facility draws over $136 billion India’s current account deficit widens in April-June India’s GDP growth at 7.8% in Q1, slower than last quarter but quicker than last year India's current account widens marginally in April-June, RBI data shows India forex reserves hit record high on RBI steps to attract US dollars GST Council sets date for first meeting since rationalisation last year India’s GDP growth at 7.8% in Q1, slower than last quarter but quicker than last year WPI inflation eases marginally to 9.78% in July; food, fuel and power prices coolKEY Fiscal deficit at 26.8% of FY27 target by July as capital spending gathers pace India in talks on trade deals with economies worth $15 trillion GDP: GoyalKEY WPI inflation eases to 9.78% in July as food, fuel and power coolKEY GST Council sets date for first meeting since rate rationalisation India's forex reserves hit record high Customs duty cuts to boost domestic battery, solar cell manufacturing Government to announce high-level panel on 'Banking for Viksit Bharat'WPI inflation eases to 9.78% in July 2026KEY India’s forex reserves hit a record high GST Council to hold 57th meeting on 12 September Union Budget 2027-28 process begins on 12 October India negotiating trade deals worth $15 trillion GDP: GoyalKEY Government rolls out foreign asset disclosure scheme for small taxpayersKEY WPI inflation eases to 9.78% in July as food, fuel and power coolKEY RBI to issue polymer currency notes from next fiscal: Governor MalhotraKEY RBI sees $72.85 billion forex inflows via FCNR(B), OFCB and ECB windows WPI inflation eases to 9.78% in July 2026KEY Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026 RBI MPC keeps policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%Government approves one billion polymer banknotes of ₹10 and ₹20 Fitch retains India’s BBB- rating for 20th straight year KEY KEY RBI to issue polymer currency notes from next fiscal: Governor MalhotraKEY WPI inflation eases to 9.78% in July as food, fuel, power prices coolKEY RBI MPC keeps policy rate unchanged at 5.25%Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026 Fitch retains India's 'BBB-' rating for 20th year, sees 6.4% growth RBI to issue polymer currency notes from beginning of next fiscal: Governor Sanjay MalhotraKEY WPI inflation eases marginally to 9.78% in July; food, fuel and power prices coolKEY Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026 as food, fuel prices rise Government approves one billion polymer banknotes of ₹10 and ₹20 RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee keeps policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026 Fitch retains India’s BBB- rating for 20th year, sees 6.4% GDP growth Government approves introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of ₹10 and ₹20 WPI inflation eases marginally to 9.78% in July; food, fuel and power prices coolKEY Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026 as food, fuel prices rise RBI MPC keeps policy rate unchanged at 5.25%Fitch retains India's BBB- sovereign credit rating for 20th year, forecasts GDP growth at 6.4% — Here's what it means India’s R&D spending crosses 0.8% of GDP for first time since 2010 Government approves introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of ₹10 and ₹20 RBI MPC keeps policy rate unchanged at 5.25%Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026 as food, fuel prices rise WPI inflation eases marginally to 9.78% in July; food, fuel and power prices coolKEY Fitch retains India's BBB- sovereign credit rating for 20th year, forecasts GDP growth at 6.4% — Here's what it means KEY Government approves introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of ₹10 and ₹20 Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026 as food, fuel prices rise Fitch retains India's BBB- sovereign credit rating for 20th year, forecasts GDP growth at 6.4% — Here's what it means India’s R&D spending crosses 0.8% of GDP for first time since 2010 RBI MPC keeps policy rate unchanged at 5.25%Government approves one billion polymer banknotes of ₹10 and ₹20 Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026 Fitch retains India's 'BBB-' rating for 20th year, sees 6.4% growth RBI to issue polymer currency notes from beginning of next fiscal: Governor Sanjay MalhotraKEY RBI to issue polymer currency notes from next fiscalKEY RBI MPC keeps policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%India’s R&D spending crosses 0.8% of GDP, first time since 2010 UPI to stay free for users; nominal MDR only for some merchantsKEY RBI plans to launch polymer currency notes from early FY28KEY RBI to issue polymer currency notes from beginning of next fiscal: Governor Sanjay MalhotraKEY RBI MPC keeps policy rate unchanged at 5.25%India’s R&D spending crosses 0.8% of GDP for first time since 2010 RBI to issue polymer currency notes from next fiscalKEY RBI to issue polymer currency notes from start of next fiscalKEY Cabinet approves ₹84,084 crore for offshore exploration scheme Samudra ManthanKEY Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s first Investment Friendliness Index 2026KEY Government proposes to ease tax-relief conditions for offshore fundsKEY Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s first Investment Friendliness Index 2026 among major StatesKEY Government proposes to ease tax relief conditions for offshore fundsKEY Gujarat tops NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index 2026KEY India's R&D spending crosses 0.8% of GDP for the first time since 2010 Union Cabinet approves ‘Samudra Manthan’ offshore exploration schemeKEY Centre extends PM-Kisan for four more yearsKEY Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s first Investment Friendliness Index 2026KEY Industrial growth hits 23-month high of 7.3% in June 2026KEY Core sectors grow 5% in June 2026 under new Index of Core IndustriesKEY Bill listed to replace Ordinance exempting FIIs from taxKEY New F&O closing auction rules take effect from August 3KEY RBI expected to hold repo rate on August 5 Banks propose ‘Yes-No’ prompt for high-risk UPI transfers India climbs 25 places in a global competitiveness rankingKEY Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s first Investment Friendliness Index 2026KEY Retail inflation hits 18-month high of 4.4% in June 2026 India’s R&D spending crosses 0.8% of GDP for first time since 2010 RBI says $40.82 billion mobilised under forex swap facility till July 31 Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s first Investment Friendliness Index 2026 among major StatesKEY Fiscal deficit widens to 18.2% of FY27 target by June as spending picks up Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s first Investment Friendliness Index 2026 among major StatesKEY India’s R&D spending crosses 0.8% of GDP for first time since 2010 Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s first Investment Friendliness Index 2026 among major StatesKEY India’s R&D spending crosses 0.8% of GDP for first time since 2010 Gujarat tops NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index 2026KEY Gujarat tops NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index 2026KEY Retail inflation hits 18-month high of 4.4% in June 2026 WPI inflation rises to 9.87% in June 2026 ₹10 and ₹20 to be India's first polymer banknotes Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s first Investment Friendliness Index 2026 among major StatesKEY RBI sees rupee as undervalued; FCNR(B) inflows cross $32 billion

Numbers to remember

7.8%India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q1, faster than a year earlier
136 billionRBI's forex swap facility draws over $136 billion; $127 billion via FCNR(B)
7.8%India GDP grows 7.8%; PM urges less gold buying, foreign travel
7.8%India GDP grows 7.8%, but PM Modi urges less gold purchase, foreign travel: Does it help the economy? Expert weighs in
7.8%Boost for Indian economy after 7.8% GDP; Japan agency upgrades sovereign rating from BBB+ to A- | Difference explained
7.8%India's Q1 GDP grows 7.8%, beating RBI estimate
7.8%India's Q1 GDP grows 7.8%, beating RBI estimate
13,010 croreFPIs invest Rs 13,010 crore in equities in late August

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