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June 11, 2026
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Duty-free gold jewellery exports under India-Oman CEPA expand market access and boost exporter competitiveness.
Direct duty-free exports of gold jewellery from eastern India to Oman have commenced under the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with the first consignment from Kolkata dispatched by air cargo. The agreement gives Indian gold jewellery and diamonds duty-free access in the Omani market and is described as improving exporter competitiveness by reducing routing costs and enabling faster deliveries. The CEPA also extends duty-free market access to a broader range of Indian goods and covers services and investment.
June 11, 2026
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Public banking sovereignty concerns arise over the proposed privatisation of IDBI Bank and its wider social impact.
Concern is expressed over the proposed strategic disinvestment and transfer of management control of IDBI Bank to the private sector, on the footing that the move implicates financial sovereignty, depositor confidence, social justice and the public character of banking. The note refers to the bank's origin as a development financial institution, its role in India's financial architecture, and the assurance that government ownership would not fall below 51 per cent, together with parliamentary caution against dilution of that level of control. Concern is also raised over the possible transfer of valuable land and other assets, the impact on employees, and the wider trend of foreign participation in Indian banking.
June 11, 2026
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Money laundering quashing dispute turns on false representation allegations, foreign investment concerns, and the prima facie test at quashing stage.
The Enforcement Directorate proposed to challenge a Delhi High Court order quashing money laundering proceedings against NewsClick and its editor-in-chief after the predicate FIR was set aside. The agency said the order overlooked allegations of false representations to authorities and banks regarding the investor, source and nature of funds, commercial character of the investment, and share valuation in the context of alleged foreign direct investment without required permission. The ED also said the quashing stage required only a prima facie view on whether the allegations disclosed an offence.
June 11, 2026
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Cross-border digital payments expand with a direct UPI-NPI remittance link enabling real-time transfers and financial inclusion.
Cross-border peer-to-peer remittance has been launched between India and Nepal through a direct linkage of India's Unified Payments Interface and Nepal's National Payments Interface, enabling seamless, real-time and secure instant money transfers through mobile banking applications and digital wallets. The arrangement is presented as a digital payment corridor intended to strengthen financial connectivity, improve convenience for travellers and businesses, and promote accessible, safe and affordable cross-border payments.
June 11, 2026
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Rupee weakness amid West Asia tensions, dollar strength and foreign outflows pressures the domestic currency in interbank trade.
The rupee weakened against the US dollar in interbank trade amid heightened West Asia tensions, a stronger dollar index, heavy foreign institutional investor outflows and weak domestic equity sentiment. Market participants said the local unit came under pressure from external geopolitical developments and broader risk aversion, while earlier gains were linked to likely Reserve Bank of India intervention to curb excessive volatility in the domestic currency.
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Maritime trade security and supply chain resilience gain focus as India stresses diversification, energy security, and wider cooperation.
Maritime trade security and supply chain resilience were highlighted as essential responses to global economic risks, with emphasis that maritime trade should remain neither impeded nor endangered amid tensions in the Gulf. India's concern with energy, food and fertiliser security and the need for further diversification of supply chains were also underlined.
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Make in India-led manufacturing expansion: Haleon plans a greenfield Madhya Pradesh facility to strengthen supply chains and oral health access.
Haleon announced plans to establish its first manufacturing facility in India as a greenfield site at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, with the project aligned to the Make in India vision and intended to strengthen the company's long-term presence in the country. The facility is described as a strategic manufacturing base for oral health and other everyday health products, designed to support supply chain resilience, domestic value addition, exports to wider Asia, employment generation, and future-ready automated production, with operational commencement expected by 2029-30.
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Free trade agreements and cooperative federalism drive India's growth strategy, with MSME competitiveness and women-led development in focus.
India's growth strategy is being advanced through free trade agreements, international market access, and a stronger export ecosystem, with emphasis on enabling MSMEs to align with global standards and improve competitiveness. The economic direction also relies on the demographic dividend through quality education, demand-driven skilling, and employment pathways for youth. Cooperative federalism, State collaboration, and women-led development are described as central to Viksit Bharat, with focus on education, skilling, safety, and empowerment of women.
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Excise duty exemption on higher ethanol-petrol blends expands, paving the way for future ethanol fuel adoption.
Excise duty exemption has been extended to higher ethanol-petrol blends, with duty reduced to nil on petrol containing 22 per cent, 25 per cent, 27 per cent and 30 per cent ethanol. The extension broadens the earlier waiver for blends of up to 20 per cent ethanol and reflects the view that blending ethanol with petrol at fuel depots is a manufacturing activity that would otherwise attract excise duty. The measure is a preparatory regulatory step for any future introduction of higher ethanol-content fuels.
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Control and assurance functions harmonisation through draft RBI governance amendments invites stakeholder comments across regulated entities.
Reserve Bank of India has issued draft Amendment Directions for public comments to harmonise and consolidate instructions on control and assurance functions across multiple categories of regulated entities, including banks, co-operative banks, non-banking financial companies, credit information companies and asset reconstruction companies. The draft directions comprise governance-related and miscellaneous amendments intended to align the applicable regulatory framework across these entities. Comments and feedback may be submitted through the Connect 2 Regulate portal or by email using the prescribed subject-line format for the relevant category of regulated entity.
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Standardised approach for counterparty credit risk updates seek clearer netting, margining, and disclosure treatment under revised directions.
The Reserve Bank has proposed draft Amendment Directions on Standardised Approach for Counterparty Credit Risk (SA-CCR) to update the framework for computing counterparty credit risk exposure. The draft revisits the earlier SA-CCR-based guidelines in light of later netting, margining, and Basel Committee developments, and seeks to clarify the treatment of CCR across banking and trading book exposures, multiple margin agreements, multiple netting sets, clearing-member transactions, option premium deferment, effective notional for options, and disclosure templates. Comments have been invited from regulated entities and other stakeholders within the consultation period.
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Money laundering probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act covers alleged payments without services and unexplained loan transactions.
Enforcement Directorate investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act concerns alleged transactions involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd and Exalogic Solutions Private Limited, including payments without corresponding services and loans without timely repayment. The agency has alleged that these transactions generated proceeds of crime and proceeded on the basis of a prosecution complaint filed by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office. Veena T sought postponement of her scheduled ED questioning on health grounds and said documents would be submitted through counsel.
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Rupee weakness deepens as crude prices, foreign outflows and a firmer dollar pressure the local currency.
The rupee weakened in early trade against the US dollar amid higher global crude oil prices, continued hostilities between the US and Iran, heavy foreign institutional investor outflows, and a soft domestic equity market. The local currency was also weighed down by a marginally stronger dollar index and remained sensitive to risk sentiment and external macroeconomic cues. RBI-linked dollar selling had earlier supported the rupee, while intervention was likely aimed at curbing excessive volatility and preventing a sharper slide.
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Excise duty waiver on ethanol-blended petrol encourages a shift toward cleaner fuel variants across blended petrol categories.
Excise duty on ethanol-blended petrol has been waived for E22, E25, E27 and E30 variants, with the applicable duty set at nil for petrol containing 22 per cent, 25 per cent, 27 per cent and 30 per cent ethanol blend. The measure is intended to encourage consumers to shift towards ethanol-blended petrol and applies through a finance ministry notification.
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Trade and regulatory cooperation deepen as India and Tajikistan prioritise pharmaceuticals, agriculture, services and wider economic engagement.
India and Tajikistan reviewed bilateral trade, investment and regulatory cooperation, and agreed to strengthen coordination between competent authorities, trade bodies and business chambers to facilitate smoother trade and new business projects. Pharmaceuticals, agriculture, services and wider sectoral cooperation were identified as priority areas, including faster registration processes, closer regulatory dialogue and stronger business-to-business linkages. The meeting concluded with signing of the Protocol of the 12th Session and a reaffirmation of commitment to deepen industrial, trade and economic cooperation.
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Foreign direct investment allegations fail as quashing follows absence of criminal offence and unsupported money-laundering claims.
Quashing of FIR and money-laundering proceedings was ordered where the underlying investment was treated as an economic decision that did not disclose any criminal offence. The court held that there was no cap or restriction on receipt of foreign direct investment in digital media at the relevant time, and that the allegations of cheating, criminal breach of trust and siphoning of funds were unsupported. The Enforcement Directorate's case also failed because the alleged conspiracy did not show any illegal objective or unlawful means, and no incriminating material had emerged despite extensive investigation.
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Phytosanitary import rules shape Indian mango exports to Nepal as officials clarify no ban and continue permit issuance.
Imports of Indian mangoes into Nepal continue to be permitted subject to prescribed phytosanitary requirements, with import permits and release orders being issued on compliance. Nepal has clarified that no ban or suspension has been imposed, while introducing a Hot Water Treatment requirement for consignments. India has said it is facilitating exports in line with the new norms and is pursuing concerns over the revised measures through bilateral channels under the WTO Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement and the International Plant Protection Convention framework.
June 10, 2026
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Structural excess capacity allegations rejected as India cites low per capita consumption in textiles and steel.
India has rejected allegations of structural excess capacity in textiles and steel, saying low per capita consumption in both sectors shows no basis for the claim. In response to a United States Trade Representative probe under Section 301, India stated that the notice lacks cogent rationale and prima facie evidence to support the allegation that its major industries create trade surplus through surplus capacity. The trade remedies authority also said excess capacity is not recognised within WTO trade remedial laws.
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Indian mango exports face reputational strain as Nepal's import ban raises pesticide and quarantine concerns.
Nepal prohibited the import of Indian mangoes, citing excessive pesticide use and the absence of adequate quarantine facilities in border areas. Growers in Uttar Pradesh said the restriction could damage the international image and credibility of Indian mangoes, including the Dasheri variety, and add to pressure from rising input costs and low returns. The state minister said the ban would not materially affect farmers' earnings, but it has hurt the reputation attached to Indian mangoes.
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Rupee volatility management strengthened as lower crude prices and likely RBI intervention supported the domestic currency.
The rupee appreciated against the US dollar as lower Brent crude prices, a softer dollar index and likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India helped curb excessive volatility and support the domestic currency. Market commentary linked the currency's pressure to geopolitical tensions, energy import dependence and a wider trade deficit when crude prices rise. The report also noted easing government bond yields and foreign inflows into government securities under the Fully Accessible Route.

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AU Small Finance Bank Strengthens Customer-First Approach to Its Credit Card Range

June 15, 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 from the Reserve Bank of India to transition into a Universal Bank, today reaffirmed its customer-first approach to its credit card range. The range covers cards built for different kinds of Indian customers' premium lifestyle, everyday lifestyle, cashback, and milestone rewards with a common focus on three things customers most often ask about: a clear credit card interest rate and fee structure, easy credit card bill payment, and rewards that match how they spend.

AU Small Finance Bank's credit card range continues to focus on customer-friendly features clear disclosure of charges, multiple bill payment options through the AU 0101 mobile banking app, rewards across everyday spending, and cards built for different customer needs. AU Small Finance Bank’s credit cards cater to diverse customer life-stages, from first-time credit users and GenZ professionals to digitally savvy customers and affluent achievers.

The AU Credit Card Range The AU Credit Card range includes the AU Ananta Credit Card, AU Laksya Credit Card, AU Tejas Credit Card and AU Prathama Credit Card. Each card is built for a specific kind of customer, with rewards, lounge access, EMI conversion, insurance cover and curated offers structured around the spending pattern that the card is designed for. Customers can compare the cards and pick the one that fits them at the Credit Card section on the AU Small Finance Bank website. This newly launched portfolio has been strategically designed as a cohesive range, rather than standalone products, to reflect India’s rapidly evolving aspirations, spending behaviour and lifestyle choices across Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities.

Clear Disclosure of Credit Card Interest Rate and Charges AU Small Finance Bank discloses the applicable credit card interest rate, finance charges and fees clearly in the cardholder agreement and on its website. Customers can review what applies to their card variant before applying. Interest charges apply on balances carried beyond the due date and on cash advances, in line with the cardholder agreement. Customers who pay the full statement balance by the due date typically avoid interest on retail purchases under the standard interest-free credit period. The most important terms and conditions (MITC) for each AU Credit Card variant are published on the bank's website.

Easy Credit Card Bill Payment Across Multiple Channels Customers can pay their AU Credit Card bill through whichever channel suits them best: • AU 0101 mobile banking app and AU Net Banking pay in a few taps or clicks.

• BBPS (Bharat BillPay), UPI, NEFT and IMPS pay from any bank account.

• Auto-pay set up auto-debit so the bill clears on its own each cycle.

• AU Auro chatbot, WhatsApp Banking and IVR assisted channels for chat, message or phone-based payment.

• Customer care helpline for any customer who prefers speaking with a representative.

Why This Matters for Customers A credit card is something a customer interacts with almost every day. AU Small Finance Bank's focus is on keeping the everyday parts simple clear information on charges, easy bill payment, rewards that align with everyday spending, and full digital servicing through the AU 0101 mobile banking app, so the card stays useful and stress-free across the year.

Quick Highlights • Choice of cards across the AU Credit Card range for different customer needs.

• Clear disclosure of credit card interest rate, finance charges and fees on the AU Small Finance Bank website.

• Multiple credit card bill payment channels: AU 0101 mobile banking app, AU Net Banking, BBPS, UPI, NEFT, IMPS, auto-pay, Auro chatbot, WhatsApp Banking, IVR, customer care.

• AU Rewardz redemption platform for accumulated reward points.

• EMI conversion options on eligible transactions.

• Insurance covers bundled across the range, varying by card variant.

• Full digital servicing through the AU 0101 mobile banking app.

To explore the AU Credit Card range, compare variants and apply for the card that fits you, visit the official AU Small Finance Bank Website.

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, AUSFB 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 credit card products are offered subject to eligibility criteria, internal policies, and applicable terms and conditions. AU Credit Card features, rewards, fees, finance charges, interest rates and benefits vary by card variant and are subject to the cardholder agreement. Issuance is at the sole discretion of AU Small Finance Bank, subject to eligibility and credit assessment. Credit card interest rates and applicable charges are reviewed periodically and may be updated as per the bank's prevailing policy. For variant-specific details, current rates, fees, MITC and bill payment channels.

(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 PWR

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