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◆Cabinet approves ₹23,371 crore GOBARdhan scheme for CBG sector ◆Cabinet approves ₹84,084 crore offshore scheme 'Samudra Manthan'◆Centre extends PM-Kisan for four more years, allocates ₹3.15 lakh crore ◆Government approves one billion polymer banknotes of ₹10 and ₹20 ◆Industrial growth hits 23-month high of 7.3% in June 2026 ◆Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026 ◆IRDAI asks insurers to submit data for Index of Service Production ◆Lok Sabha passes MSME Development (Amendment) Bill ◆FCRA Bill referred to 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee ◆NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon Base programme ◆Fitch retains India's 'BBB-' rating for 20th year, sees 6.4% growth ◆Cabinet approves ₹23,371 crore GOBARdhan scheme for CBG sector ◆Cabinet approves ₹84,084 crore offshore scheme 'Samudra Manthan'◆Centre extends PM-Kisan for four more years, allocates ₹3.15 lakh crore ◆Government approves one billion polymer banknotes of ₹10 and ₹20 ◆Industrial growth hits 23-month high of 7.3% in June 2026 ◆Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026 ◆IRDAI asks insurers to submit data for Index of Service Production ◆Lok Sabha passes MSME Development (Amendment) Bill ◆FCRA Bill referred to 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee ◆NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon Base programme ◆Fitch retains India's 'BBB-' rating for 20th year, sees 6.4% growth

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Government approves one billion polymer banknotes of ₹10 and ₹20

The government approved the introduction of one billion polymer banknotes in ₹10 and ₹20 denominations. The RBI informed that the procurement process is currently at an initial stage. Polymer notes are more durable and harder to counterfeit than paper currency, marking a shift in the banknote material used for India's lower denominations.

Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026

India's retail inflation (CPI) rose to 4.45% in July 2026, a 19-month high, as food and fuel prices climbed. Food, restaurant and accommodation services, and transport turned costlier during the month, while healthcare, recreation, sports and culture saw inflation ease marginally. The reading remains within the RBI's 2–6% tolerance band.

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 Malhotra

RBI to issue polymer currency notes from next fiscal

RBI MPC keeps policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%

India’s R&D spending crosses 0.8% of GDP, first time since 2010

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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

₹10Government approves one billion polymer banknotes of ₹10 and ₹20
4.45%Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026
6.4%Fitch retains India's 'BBB-' rating for 20th year, sees 6.4% growth
5.25%RBI MPC keeps policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%
0.8%India’s R&D spending crosses 0.8% of GDP, first time since 2010
5.25%RBI MPC keeps policy rate unchanged at 5.25%
0.8%India’s R&D spending crosses 0.8% of GDP for first time since 2010
₹84,084 croreCabinet approves ₹84,084 crore for offshore exploration scheme Samudra Manthan

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