The Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, continuing its cautious approach toward monetary policy. The central bank is balancing economic growth expectations with inflationary pressures while monitoring domestic and global developments.

The RBI's decision is significant for home-loan borrowers, businesses and financial markets. The central bank has also projected India's real GDP growth at around 6.9% for the current financial year, highlighting continued confidence in the country's economic activity.

Key Highlights

•  Repo Rate: Maintained steady at 5.25% by a unanimous decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).

•  Policy Stance: Retained as "neutral" to keep flexibility against changing economic conditions.

•  Growth Outlook: India's real GDP growth for 2026–27 is projected at 6.9%, supported by strong domestic demand and activity in services and manufacturing.

•  Inflation Concerns: Headline inflation is estimated at 4.6%, with risks coming from volatile global commodity prices, energy costs, and weather disruptions.

You can check further updates directly on the Reserve Bank of India Official Website.

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Heavy rainfall has triggered flash flooding in areas near the Nepal-Tibet border, causing casualties and damage to villages and infrastructure. Rescue and relief operations are being carried out as authorities assess the extent of the destruction caused by the sudden flooding.

The Himalayan region remains vulnerable to intense rainfall and flash floods because of its mountainous terrain. Authorities are continuing to monitor water levels and weather conditions while efforts are being made to assist affected communities and restore damaged infrastructure.

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India is witnessing celebrations of Onam and Eid-e-Milad on August 26, bringing together two important cultural and religious occasions. In Kerala, families are marking Onam with traditional floral decorations, festive meals and cultural activities, while Muslim communities across the country are observing Eid-e-Milad with prayers and religious gatherings.

The celebrations are taking place in different parts of the country with communities following their respective traditions. Leaders have also extended greetings to citizens on the occasions, highlighting the country's diverse cultural traditions and spirit of togetherness.

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The Supreme Court has directed former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal to surrender before his appeal against his conviction is considered. The court has given him a limited period to comply with the order.

The case relates to his conviction in a sexual assault case. The Supreme Court's latest direction means the surrender requirement must be fulfilled before the appeal proceedings move forward.

The development is being closely watched because the court's order establishes the next procedural step in the long-running legal case. The matter is expected to return before the court after the surrender process is completed.

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India Set to Test Tokenised Corporate Bonds Using Blockchain

Mumbai, August 25, 2026: India is preparing to take another major step toward digitalising its financial markets with a planned pilot for tokenised corporate bonds in September.

State-owned power financier REC is expected to issue tokenised bonds worth less than ₹500 crore in the initial pilot. The initiative will test whether blockchain technology can make the issuance, ownership and settlement of bonds faster and more efficient.

The pilot is also expected to use India's wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Investors participating in the programme may need both a digital currency wallet and a new securities wallet known as DEMAT 2.0.

Unlike conventional securities, tokenised bonds record ownership and transactions on distributed-ledger technology. The experiment could provide valuable insights into how India's digital rupee and blockchain-based securities infrastructure can work together.

The pilot is expected to initially involve a limited group of investors, while a secondary market could be developed later in the year.

Why it matters: The move could strengthen India's position in digital financial infrastructure and open the door to faster, technology-driven securities settlement.

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