RBI MPC Meeting 2026 Highlights: RBI holds rates unchanged at 5.25%; projects FY27 GDP at 6.9% Economy News, Latest Economic News Today | The HinduBusinessLine 8 April 2026 at 10:15 The decision comes in the wake of risks to inflation and growth from rising crude oil prices and supply chain disruptions due to the West Asia war.
Coal Ministry introduces insurance surety bonds as alternative to bank guarantees Economy News, Latest Economic News Today | The HinduBusinessLine 8 April 2026 at 09:46 ISBs provide financial security equivalent to Bank Guarantees, while significantly reducing the credit exposure and liquidity constraint
Govt mulls raising FDI in public sector banks to 49%, says Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju Economy News, Latest Economic News Today | The HinduBusinessLine 2 February 2026 at 14:04 Financial bids likely in February or March for IDBI Bankβs strategic sale
Viksit Bharat banking reforms: Committee to suggest consolidation, regulations Economy News, Latest Economic News Today | The HinduBusinessLine 1 February 2026 at 13:55 The committee will examine reforms, consolidation, regulatory changes, and ownership patterns to strengthen banks and NBFCs for the next growth phase
Insurance sector remains constrained by βlow-penetration, high-costβ equilibrium driven by high-cost distribution model, says Economic Survey Economy News, Latest Economic News Today | The HinduBusinessLine 29 January 2026 at 14:08 Despite the push for digital transformation, customer acquisition continues to depend heavily on expensive intermediary networks
Digit Insurance disburses moisture index-based parametric insurance to Rajasthan farmers Economy News, Latest Economic News Today | The HinduBusinessLine 29 January 2026 at 08:14 The claim has been paid to farmers in over 30 villages in Tonk and will benefit 500 farmers