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Policy brief, 9 Aug 2026

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Responsible editor: Subhash Rai

Monetary Policy and Market Outlook

RBI's potential repo rate decision and global market trends are expected to steer the Indian market this week.

The RBI is likely to keep the repo rate unchanged in August, according to economists, amid inflation risks. Meanwhile, global market trends, including Asian shares and oil prices, will also impact the Indian market. A working reporter should cover the TVK government's maiden budget and its potential market implications. The Centre's proposal for free UPI transactions could also boost digital payments and impact the market.

Rising in this Watch’s sources RBI near peak · may plateau momentum 74How often the filings, releases and records this Watch reads name it this week, against last week. Not search or social trends.

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Regulatory Updates and Corporate Disclosures

The CCI has approved a proposed combination involving several entities, including AAPC India and InterGlobe Hotels, with potential market impact.

The CCI's approval of the proposed combination is a significant development, with potential market implications. Additionally, the Expert view of Vinod Nair provides insight into selective bets and strong fundamentals amid global chaos. The Government's strict instructions on Meta Deepfake Propaganda Removal also require further research, as it may impact social media regulation and the market.

Rising in this Watch’s sources Meta near peak · may plateau momentum 45How often the filings, releases and records this Watch reads name it this week, against last week. Not search or social trends.

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Geopolitics and Global Market Trends

Global events, including US-Iran diplomacy and China's plans to use AI and data analytics, may impact the Indian market.

The US-Iran diplomacy and China's plans to use AI and data analytics to shape the global narrative on Tibet may have significant market implications. India's probe into solar cell imports from Ethiopia and the Centre's counter to China's claims on border disputes also require attention. Gold prices may be affected by US-Iran diplomacy, potentially impacting the gold and currency markets.

Rising in this Watch’s sources Arunachal near peak · may plateau momentum 45How often the filings, releases and records this Watch reads name it this week, against last week. Not search or social trends.

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Policy Developments and Social Impact

The Government has proposed a bill to make insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offense and plans to make campuses drug-free.

The proposed bill to make insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offense and the plan to make campuses drug-free have market impact implications for education and healthcare. The NITI Aayog report exposing AAP government's false claims regarding investment also requires attention, as it may impact the market. The Centre's update on unclaimed money in LIC and inactive EPF accounts has regulatory implications.

Rising in this Watch’s sources Centre near peak · may plateau momentum 60How often the filings, releases and records this Watch reads name it this week, against last week. Not search or social trends.

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