Cancellation of securities auction: government cancels scheduled dated securities auction after cash position review with central bank.
Cancellation of scheduled auction of Government of India dated securities: the Government cancelled the auction of all dated securities scheduled for February 18, 2022 following a review of its cash position and in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, suspending issuance under the published issuance calendar.

Liquidity support and market reforms extend targeted facilities, expand foreign debt investment route, and strengthen payment and IT governance.
The statement extends on tap term liquidity windows for emergency health services and contact intensive sectors, raises the investment limit for the Voluntary Retention Route, finalises updated Credit Default Swap Directions, permits banks to transact in offshore foreign currency settled OIS markets, increases e RUPI voucher caps and reusability, raises the NACH mandate limit for TReDS settlements, and proposes two draft Directions on IT Outsourcing and IT governance for stakeholder consultation.

PMMY target shortfall acknowledged; scheme provides institutional credit to micro and small enterprises with expanded digital delivery measures.
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) experienced a target shortfall in FY 2020-21 attributed to the pandemic; the scheme channels institutional credit via over 150 Member Lending Institutions that set State wise targets, and cumulative loan sanctions since April 2015 are reported on the Mudra portal. Government measures to enhance implementation include online application portals, digital lending by some public banks, publicity, simplified forms, nomination of Mudra Nodal Officers, and periodic monitoring, while banks remain bound by RBI customer confidentiality obligations.

Cancellation of government dated securities auction announced, scheduled auction cancelled following cash position review with central bank.
Cancellation of the scheduled auction of Government of India dated securities following review of the government's cash position and consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, withdrawing the auction listed in the issuance calendar for dated securities for the second half of the financial year.

Non-performing assets decline linked to expanded credit access and early-warning measures to curb loan stress in banks.
GNPAs of scheduled commercial banks declined per RBI data, with Public Sector Banks' share of SCB GNPAs falling and Private Sector Banks' share rising. Government and RBI initiatives expanded credit access through financial inclusion measures, targeted lending schemes, priority sector classification for certain NBFC on lending, and interest subvention for crop loans. Early detection and prevention of NPAs are promoted via third party data in due diligence, classification as Special Mention Accounts, automated Early Warning Systems, incentive-linked repayment mechanisms, and reporting of repayment behaviour to credit information companies.

FDI policy liberalisation expands automatic-route access, enabling sectoral reforms to attract and simplify foreign investments.
The Government maintains a liberal and transparent FDI policy with most sectors open under the automatic route, undertakes periodic reviews and recent reforms in sectors such as coal mining, contract manufacturing, digital media, single brand retail, civil aviation, defence, insurance and telecom to liberalise and simplify entry conditions and enhance Ease of Doing Business; detailed sector-wise equity inflow data for April-November 2021 identifies concentrated investments in computer software & hardware, automobile industry, services, education, trading and construction activities.

Public finance composition: tax receipts dominate while revenue expenditure, including interest and subsidies, absorbs most resources.
Consolidated monthly accounts report records central receipts dominated by Tax Revenue, supplemented by Non Tax Revenue and Non Debt Capital Receipts, and notes transfers to states as Devolution of Share of Taxes. Expenditure is mainly on the Revenue Account with a defined Capital Account component; within revenue spending, Interest Payments and Major Subsidies are identified as principal outflows, and the report compares collections and expenditures to corresponding budget estimates.

Agile approach: using real time data and feedback loops to enable flexible, scenario based economic policy responses.
The Economic Survey 2021-22 adopts an Agile approach centred on feedback loops, real time monitoring and flexible responses using high frequency public and private data sources (GST, digital payments, satellite images, electricity, cargo, mobility) to tailor short term policies to evolving conditions and to inform scenario based planning that balances innovation led flexibility with investments in resilient infrastructure, social safety nets and macroeconomic buffers.

Factoring Regulation Amendment expands factoring framework and regulatory oversight, strengthening MSME access to receivables financing.
The commercial banking system has withstood the pandemic shock with bank credit growth at 9.2%, stronger personal, agricultural and MSME credit, and supportive monetary transmission driven by surplus liquidity, accommodative policy and external benchmarking. Regulatory reforms are central: the Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2021 expands and liberalizes factoring with strengthened RBI oversight to improve MSME liquidity, while the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2021 redefines deposit insurance coverage. Parallel market developments include UPI's dominance in retail payments, rising NBFC credit intensity, significant equity issuance activity, mutual fund AUM growth, increased pension scheme participation, and noted movements in bank asset quality metrics.

Government securities auction: uniform and multiple price bidding with non-competitive allocation and when-issued trading allowed.
Three Government securities are re-issued through price-based auctions-two via the uniform price method and one via the multiple price method-with the Government allowed to retain additional subscriptions. Up to 5% of each notified amount is allocated under the Non-Competitive Bidding Facility. Bids must be submitted electronically on the RBI E-Kuber system within designated windows for non-competitive and competitive bids. Auction results, payment/settlement dates, and eligibility for When Issued trading follow RBI guidelines.

Equity infusion in renewable finance to boost lending capacity and strengthen institutional capital for clean energy projects.
Cabinet approval authorises a government equity infusion into IREDA to expand its lending capacity for the renewable energy sector, enabling additional debt financing for projects, facilitating incremental generation capacity, and enhancing IREDA's net worth and CRAR to support expanded lending and borrowing operations; the press release also links the funding to projected employment and CO2 equivalent emission reduction benefits and notes IREDA's role as a specialised non banking finance agency and mini ratna under the ministry responsible for renewables.

Government securities auction: re-issue offered via uniform and multiple price methods with non-competitive allotment and electronic bids.
Sale by re-issue of multiple central government securities is announced via auctions: three securities through the uniform price auction method and one through the multiple price auction method, with an issuer option to retain additional subscription; up to five percent of each issue is reserved for eligible individuals and institutions under the Non-Competitive Bidding Facility, and all bids must be submitted electronically on the E-Kuber system within prescribed submission windows, with settlement following auction results and eligibility for When Issued trading under central bank guidelines.

Government securities auction: three issues offered with mixed price methods, non competitive quota and electronic bidding timetable.
Sale of three central government securities will be conducted by auction: two under the uniform price method and one under the multiple price method, with the issuer able to accept additional subscriptions. Up to five percent of each notified issue is reserved for eligible individuals and institutions under the Non Competitive Bidding Facility. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Reserve Bank of India E Kuber system within prescribed time windows; auction results and payment dates are scheduled. The securities qualify for when issued trading under RBI guidelines.

Startup India Innovation Week to showcase entrepreneurship, mobilise investment and expand market access for startups.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is convening "Startup India Innovation Week" as a virtual, week long programme to showcase India's startup ecosystem, mobilise domestic and global capital, provide market access, and build ecosystem capacity through interactive sessions, workshops, pitching forums, experience booths and innovation showcases organised around thematic strands including Academia & Mentorship, Incubation & Acceleration, Market Access, and Funding & International Avenues.

Sovereign Gold Bond pricing: discount for online digital payments creates two pricing tiers during the subscription window.
The issue price for Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22 (Series IX) is fixed for the subscription period and published by the RBI, and a procedural pricing concession grants a discount for online digital payment to investors who apply online and pay via digital modes, resulting in two operative pricing tiers tied to application channel and payment method for the stated subscription and settlement dates.

Bank capital adequacy and PSB resilience affirmed, with continued support for MSMEs, agriculture and retail as credit demand recovers.
The Finance Minister's review found PSBs prepared for future stress, having implemented pandemic measures and supported relief schemes-notably ECLGS-which helped avert MSME loan slippages. PSBs reported improved repayment culture, net profitability, significant recoveries, year on year credit growth in personal and agriculture loans, and capital adequacy above regulatory requirements, with banks confirming adequate capitalisation and readiness to support agriculture, retail and MSMEs as credit demand recovers.

Government securities auction: re-issues offered via uniform and multiple price auctions with non-competitive allocation and electronic bidding.
Re-issues of four central government securities will be auctioned: three via the uniform price method and one via the multiple price method, with the issuer able to retain additional subscription up to specified amounts. Up to 5% of each notified amount is allotted under the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding. Competitive and non-competitive bids must be submitted electronically on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) within prescribed time windows on the auction date. Securities are eligible for "When Issued" trading per Reserve Bank guidelines.

Treasury bill auction schedule notified for the quarter; issuance amounts set and calendar may be modified with market notice.
The Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has notified a weekly Treasury Bill auction calendar for the quarter ending March 2022 with allocated issuance amounts across 91 day, 182 day and 364 day tenors. The Government retains flexibility to modify notified amounts and timing in response to cash requirements and market conditions, with any changes communicated by press release, and auctions are subject to the terms and conditions specified in the General Notification dated March 27, 2018, as amended.