Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Economy Current Affairs 2026–27 covers important updates on the Indian economy, banking, RBI policies, inflation, GDP, taxation, budget, financial markets, and economic surveys for competitive exams.
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RBI Hikes Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points to 5.50%
The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% on 7 October 2026. The Monetary Policy Committee, chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra,...
Cabinet Approves Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority
The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of the Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA) on 6 October 2026. The authority will function as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)...
Centre Plans Faceless GST Assessment
The Finance Ministry plans to introduce a faceless Goods and Services Tax (GST) assessment system for taxpayers under central formations. The pilot is expected to begin within three...
Cabinet Approves ₹10,000-Crore SME Growth Fund
The Union Cabinet approved a ₹10,000-crore commitment for the SME Growth Fund on 6 October 2026. The fund is meant to provide patient, growth-oriented equity capital to viable...
SEBI Launches Project Jagrook Investor Awareness Campaign
The Securities and Exchange Board of India launched the “Samajh Se Investing Simple” investor awareness and education campaign under Project Jagrook on 5 October 2026 at Panjab University,...
Odisha Launches First MICE Incentive Portal
Odisha launched India’s first dedicated digital portal for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) incentives on 4 October 2026. The portal was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister and...
Bharat Forge Signs Aerospace Contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada
Bharat Forge Ltd. (BFL) signed a long-term contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada on 5 October 2026 for the supply of mission-critical aerospace engine components. The components will...
Indian states seek extra power to avoid nighttime outages
Several Indian states have sought additional electricity allocations from the Union government in October 2026 to prevent night-time power outages. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West...
Adani Power, DGPC Sign 770 MW Bhutan Hydropower Pact
Adani Power and Bhutan’s state-owned Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) signed a Shareholders Agreement on 5 October 2026 to develop the 770 MW Chamkharchhu-I Hydroelectric Project in...
Sanjay Kumar Named Next CEO of Petronet LNG
Sanjay Kumar, Director (Marketing) at GAIL (India) Ltd, has been appointed as the next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Petronet LNG Ltd. His five-year term will...
Adani Group Announces Rs 6 Lakh Crore Investment in Maharashtra
The Adani Group announced plans for investments exceeding Rs 6 lakh crore in Maharashtra on 2 October 2026. The announcement was made at the launch of Invest Maharashtra,...
