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June 5, 2026
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Seafood export growth strategy focuses on quality, value-added products, trade access, and stronger export infrastructure.
Seafood export policy is being pushed toward a higher-value, export-led model, with emphasis on raising production, improving quality, and expanding value-added processing. The stated objective is to expand seafood exports substantially over the next five years, while exporters are urged to reduce dependence on raw shrimp shipments and build branded value-added goods. Free trade agreements are expected to improve market access, alongside infrastructure support for inland states and export logistics reforms.
June 5, 2026
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Inflation concerns and higher rate expectations weigh on gold prices as the reserve bank raises its inflation outlook.
Gold prices weakened as elevated oil rates, geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and expectations of higher global interest rates ressed investor sentiment. Market participants also tracked the US dollar and upcoming US labour data for direction on bullion prices amid inflation concerns. The Reserve Bank of India raised its retail inflation projection for 2026-27, citing higher global energy prices feeding into domestic fuel costs, and lowered its FY27 growth expectation.
June 5, 2026
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Unsecured personal loans with flexible repayment, digital application, and eligibility-based pricing for varied financial needs.
Bajaj Finance Personal Loan is described as an unsecured lending product offering loan amounts from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 55 lakh with repayment tenures of up to 108 months. The process is fully digital, with standard KYC and income documents required, while eligibility and interest rates depend on creditworthiness, income stability, debt obligations, and CIBIL score. An EMI calculator is provided to estimate monthly instalments, total interest, and total repayment before applying, and disbursement is stated to occur typically within 24 hours of approval, subject to verification and eligibility.
June 5, 2026
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Money laundering investigation power survives without a predicate FIR, as tax settlement immunity does not bar PMLA proceedings.
The Kerala High Court upheld the Enforcement Directorate's power to continue a money laundering investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act despite the absence of a registered FIR or complaint for the scheduled offence at the stage of civil inquiry powers. It refused to quash the ECIR and summons, holding that such action is aimed at ascertaining the existence of proceeds of crime. The Court further held that immunity under the Income Tax settlement framework does not extend to PMLA proceedings or other central laws.
June 5, 2026
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Foreign capital access expands as investment limits ease, government securities widen and hedging support is extended for overseas borrowing.
Foreign capital inflows are being encouraged through wider access to government securities and equity instruments, along with the removal of several investment restrictions for overseas investors. The basket of specified government securities under the Fully Accessible Route is being expanded to include all new issuances of 15-year, 30-year and 40-year tenor G-secs, while short-term investment, concentration and individual security limits for Foreign Portfolio Investors under the General Route are being removed. Investment limits for Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India in listed equity instruments are also being raised, and the facility is extended to all individual Persons Resident Outside India.
June 5, 2026
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Capital inflows and inflation outlook shape RBI policy, with rates unchanged and outflow restrictions ruled out.
The Reserve Bank of India said India's economic situation remains strong and that recent policy measures are expected to support higher capital inflows and a healthy balance of payments. No target has been set for inflows, and no measure is under consideration to restrict capital outflows. The 4 per cent inflation target remains operative, while the central bank said it would raise rates only if inflation becomes persistent and generalised.
June 5, 2026
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Foreign investment liberalisation expands equity access, revises G-Sec investment rules, and exempts certain G-Sec income from tax.
Foreign investment in Indian capital markets is being liberalised through measures intended to deepen the G-Sec market, expand access for individual Persons Resident Outside India and Foreign Portfolio Investors, and reduce operational and compliance frictions. Individual PROIs will be permitted to invest in equity instruments of listed Indian companies through the Portfolio Investment Scheme, with the individual investment cap raised from 5% to 10% in any company and the aggregate cap for all individual PROIs raised from 10% to 24%. The Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026 are being notified to implement this framework.
June 5, 2026
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Rupee support measures: RBI holds repo rate steady and offers tax, swap, and hedging incentives for foreign inflows.
The Reserve Bank of India kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and maintained a neutral stance while announcing measures to attract foreign capital and support the rupee. The package removed tax on interest income and capital gains for eligible foreign investors in government securities, broadened access to sovereign bonds under the foreign investment route, and provided concessional foreign-currency swap and hedging support for specified overseas borrowing and non-resident deposit arrangements.
June 5, 2026
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Foreign exchange reserves remain a strong buffer, with policy support aimed at orderly market conditions and balance of payments stability.
Foreign exchange reserves were described as healthy at USD 682.3 billion, with import cover of about 11 months and external debt coverage of 89.1 per cent. The reserves were presented as a strong buffer against external shocks, alongside the Reserve Bank's readiness to use regulatory and market-based instruments to preserve orderly market conditions if required. Policy support for the balance of payments was linked to measures such as trading partner agreements, full foreign direct investment in insurance, energy transition initiatives, easing of foreign direct investment restrictions, and liberalisation of the external commercial borrowing framework.
June 5, 2026
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Neutral monetary stance and capital-inflow measures support the rupee amid inflation and growth risks
Monetary policy remained unchanged as the Monetary Policy Committee kept the benchmark repo rate at 5.25 per cent and continued with a neutral stance, while adopting a data-dependent approach in view of elevated global risks. The Reserve Bank lowered its growth projection for the year and revised inflation expectations upward, while cautioning that energy shocks and supply pressures could feed into wages and inflation expectations. Measures were also announced to attract foreign capital and support the rupee, including tax relief for eligible foreign investors in government securities, concessional foreign-exchange swaps, and subsidised hedging costs for fresh FCNR(B) deposits.
June 5, 2026
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Inflation outlook rises as higher energy prices and input costs increase pressure on consumer price inflation.
Reserve Bank projected retail inflation for 2026-27 at 5.1 per cent, revising the earlier estimate upward because higher global energy prices are being passed through to petrol, diesel and other input costs. The statement said higher fuel prices are having a direct effect on headline inflation, with second-round effects likely to add further upward pressure on CPI inflation in the coming months.
June 5, 2026
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FII taxation on Government Securities is proposed to shift toward exemption for interest and capital gains.
Under the Income-tax Act, 2025, FIIs are taxed on income from securities and capital gains under a separate framework, with securities income taxable at 20%, short-term capital gains taxable at 30% or 20% depending on coverage under concessional provisions, and long-term capital gains taxable at 12.5%. The proposed ordinance seeks to exempt interest income from Government Securities and capital gains arising on their transfer or redemption, while explaining the role of listed and unlisted securities, the absence of Securities Transaction Tax, and the holding-period rules for classification as short-term or long-term capital assets.
June 5, 2026
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Government securities income exemption limits BIS tax relief to specified interest and capital gains from investment pool.
Income of the Bank for International Settlements from specified investments in Government Securities is proposed to be exempted under the ordinance. The exemption is confined to interest income earned from Government Securities and capital gains arising on transfer or redemption of Government Securities through the specified INR-denominated investment pool for central banks and official monetary authorities. It does not extend to all income earned by BIS in India or to other BIS operations.
June 5, 2026
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Tax exemptions on government securities and expanded market access aim to boost foreign participation and capital inflows.
Tax exemptions were introduced on interest income and capital gains arising from the sale, exchange or transfer of government securities, extended to foreign institutional investors and the Bank for International Settlements, subject to prescribed information-reporting requirements. The amendment to the Income Tax Act was stated to take effect from 1 April through an ordinance under the President's ordinance-making power. The Reserve Bank of India also widened foreign participation in government and equity markets through additional access and relaxation measures.
June 5, 2026
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Rupee appreciation after RBI policy as investment norms eased, repo rate stayed unchanged, and sentiment improved.
Rupee appreciation followed the RBI's monetary policy announcement after the central bank liberalised norms for FPI investment in government securities and raised the investment limit for Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India in equity instruments. The Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent with a neutral stance, while the RBI stated that its exchange-rate policy remains unchanged and that it does not target any specific rate or band for the rupee.
June 5, 2026
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GDP growth forecast revision reflects energy price pressures, supply disruptions, and geopolitical risks to economic activity.
The Reserve Bank revised down its real GDP growth projection for FY 2026-27 to 6.6 per cent, citing elevated energy and commodity prices, continued supply disruptions from the West Asia conflict, and broader risks from global supply-chain disruption, financial market volatility, and weather-related shocks. Domestic activity was described as broadly resilient, with manufacturing, services, consumption, investment, and exports holding up despite cost pressures, while the global outlook remains clouded by geopolitical tensions and foreign exchange volatility.
June 5, 2026
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Government securities tax exemption for foreign investors aims to attract long-term capital into sovereign debt markets.
Government foreign investment policy for government securities has been adjusted to attract long-term dollar inflows by exempting foreign institutional investors from long-term capital gains tax on investments in government securities through an Ordinance amending the Income Tax Act. The change is intended to make sovereign debt more attractive to patient foreign capital, particularly at a time of heavy foreign fund outflows from equities and pressure on the rupee.
June 5, 2026
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Rupee appreciation and RBI policy outlook drive market focus as India-US trade talks support sentiment.
The rupee appreciated in early trade against the US dollar as market participants awaited the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision, with inflation, growth and currency stability under focus. Traders viewed 96.00 as a key resistance level for USD/INR and expected a cautious policy stance to support debt inflows and a possible move toward the 95.00-95.20 range. Encouraging India-US trade talks also supported sentiment and future capital inflows.
June 5, 2026
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RBI monetary policy decision lifts market sentiment as Indian equities trade higher amid mixed global cues and foreign selling.
Indian equity markets traded higher in early session ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision. Market sentiment was shaped by expectations around the policy statement and the RBI Governor's message, alongside mixed global cues and continued foreign institutional investor selling.
June 4, 2026
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Land compensation fraud and money laundering allegations linked to highway acquisition triggered enforcement action under PMLA.
Money laundering investigation arose from alleged irregularities in compensation disbursement for land acquired for the Raipur-Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor under the Bharatmala project. The allegations state that land within the notified highway alignment was acquired and then fragmented into smaller plots to claim enhanced compensation from the National Highways Authority of India. The accused, along with family members and certain public servants, is alleged to have received compensation far in excess of the amount legitimately payable, generating alleged proceeds of crime that were later layered through shares, mutual funds and other financial instruments.

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AU Small Finance Bank Brings a Range of Savings Accounts Built for Every Indian Customer

June 8, 2026

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest Small Finance Bank and the first in over a decade to receive in-principle approval to transition into a Universal Bank, today shared its full range of savings accounts built to meet the needs of every kind of Indian customer. AU Small Finance Bank's range of savings accounts — AU Digital, AU Royale, AU Royale World, AU Platinum, AU Value, AU Vikaas and others built for women, senior citizens, students, NRIs and salary earners— offers easy video KYC account opening, attractive savings account interest rates with monthly interest payouts, the AU 0101 mobile banking app, and range of Debit Cards empowered by RuPay, Visa, MasterCard. Empowering every Indian customer to pick the savings account that suits them best. Every Savings Account designed by AU Small Finance Bank is built around three simple things: easy digital account opening through video KYC, full banking on the AU 0101 mobile banking app, and a consistent, straightforward experience whichever account you choose. Customers can view the full range and select the savings account that best fits their needs on the official AU Small Finance Bank website. Open Your Savings Account from Home with Video KYC Customers can open a Savings Account from home using the AU 0101 mobile app & official AU Small Finance Bank Website. The full process, including video KYC, happens online, with no need to visit a branch. No paperwork to sign. No waiting in queues. Eligible customers get a working account within a short time. Customers can also view details such as savings account interest rate through official bank channels. This is how AU Small Finance Bank wants every new customer to start, quick, simple, and on their phone. The AU 0101 Mobile Banking App: Your Bank in Your Pocket The AU 0101 mobile banking app gives AU Small Finance Bank Savings Account customers everything they need from one place. Send money over UPI. Make IMPS, NEFT and RTGS transfers. Pay bills. Manage your debit card. Set up or cancel auto-debits. Download statements. View and use your AU Rewardz points. Every customer gets a Debit Card for shopping online, withdrawing cash at ATMs, and paying at stores with convenient management through the AU0101 app. A Savings Account for Every Kind of Customer AU Small Finance Bank's range covers a savings account for almost every type of customer. The Digital Savings Account is for those who want to do everything online. The AU Royale Savings Account and AU Royale World Savings Account are for customers looking for premium banking, with airport lounge access, a personal relationship manager and family banking benefits. The AU Platinum Savings Account is for customers who want a more rewarding banking experience with the benefit of extending the features up to 3 additional family members and flexibility of minimum balance maintenance within the group. The AU Vikaas Savings Account, AU NRI Savings Account, AU Women Savings Account, AU Senior Citizen Savings Account, and AU Kids Savings Account, are each built for a specific kind of customer, whether you are a student, a working professional, an NRI, a senior citizen, or a parent opening an account for your child. Why a Range, and Not Just One Account Indian customers want different things from a savings account. Some want premium banking with extras like lounge access and a relationship manager. Students and kids need accounts that match their age and stage of life. Working women look for features that fit how they manage money. Senior citizens value personal service. AU Small Finance Bank's savings account range is built to meet these different needs, while making sure every customer, whichever account they pick, gets a simple, friendly experience and the same easy access through the AU 0101 mobile banking app. What Customers Get • AU Digital Savings Account: Open online with video KYC. AU Platinum Debit Card and the AU 0101 mobile banking app from day one. • AU Royale and AU Royale World Savings Accounts: Premium banking with airport lounge access and a personal relationship manager (subject to eligibility and minimum balance) & more. • AU Platinum Savings Account: Extra features for customers who want more from their savings account (subject to eligibility and minimum balance) with benefit of extending the features up to 3 additional family members and the flexibility of minimum balance maintenance within the group. • AU Vikaas, AU NRI, AU Women, AU Senior Citizen: Savings accounts built for specific groups of customers. • Across the range: Easy online account opening, attractive rates on eligible balances, the AU 0101 mobile banking app, a savings account interest rate calculator and other helpful tools on the AU Small Finance Bank official website, a range of Debit Cards, and deposit protection under DICGC up to the prescribed limit per depositor per bank. About AU Small Finance Bank AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AU SFB) is a Scheduled Commercial Bank and has established itself as India’s largest Small Finance Bank since commencing its banking operations in April 2017. Founded in 1996 by Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, a first-generation entrepreneur, AU is entering its 10th year as a Bank, guided by a deep rooted “Dharma” of customer centric service. Over three decades, AU has built a sustainable and inclusive financial institution that empowers underserved and under reached communities through a robust retail led banking model. The Bank has received an in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to transition into a Universal Bank. With deep customer insights across India, AU provides comprehensive banking solutions spanning deposits, loans, credit cards, premium banking, remittance services, merchant solutions, insurance, and investments. As a tech led bank, AU delivers differentiated digital experiences through innovations such as 24x7 Video Banking, WhatsApp Banking, chatbots, UPI QR solutions, merchant lending, and its award-winning AU 0101 app. AU SFB’s wide network of 2,790 banking touchpoints across 21 States and 4 Union Territories enables service to more than 1.2 crore customers, powered by a workforce of 59,200+ employees. As on 31st March 2026, Bank had shareholders’ funds of INR 19,974 cr, deposit base of INR 1,52,661 cr, total loan portfolio of INR 1,40,327 cr and a balance sheet size of INR 1.9 Lac cr+. AU SFB is listed on NSE and BSE and its fixed deposits are rated ‘AA+/Stable’ by CRISIL Ratings. AU SFB’s long term debt rating is ‘AA/Stable’ by CRISIL Ratings, ICRA Ltd. and CARE Ratings. All AU Small Finance Bank Savings Accounts are offered subject to eligibility, internal policies, and applicable terms and conditions. Account features, monthly balance requirements, fees and other charges follow the bank's current policies and may be updated from time to time. Deposits are covered under the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) up to the prescribed limit per depositor per bank. For account-specific details, please visit www.au.bank.in. Disclaimer: Savings Account interest rates are subject to change at the sole discretion of AU Small Finance Bank without prior notice. Please check AU Small Finance Bank Official website for latest savings account interest rates (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI PWR

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