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Policy brief, 23 Sep 2026

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Responsible editor: Subhash Rai

Monetary Policy & Markets

Economists expect the RBI to hold the repo rate steady amid persistent inflation risks while equities track global cues.

Economists widely expect the Reserve Bank of India to keep the repo rate unchanged in August, maintaining a hawkish pause as inflation risks linger. Meanwhile, broader market sentiment remains tied to upcoming Q1 corporate earnings, global cues, and fluctuating oil prices. Gold has also seen advances as mild US inflation data casts doubt on further Federal Reserve rate hikes.

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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Corporate Consolidation & Compliance

The CCI clears key hospitality mergers while the Road Ministry issues strict compliance updates for aggregator apps.

The Competition Commission of India has approved a proposed business combination involving the share acquisition and merger of several entities into InterGlobe Hotels. In regulatory developments affecting digital platforms and mobility services, the government has issued strict instructions regarding deepfake propaganda removal on Meta. Additionally, the Road Ministry's Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2025 have stripped tipping prompts from ride-hailing apps to enhance compliance.

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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Fiscal Policy & Public Finance

Unclaimed funds surface across accounts as digital transactions remain free of charges.

The Centre has highlighted a massive pile of ₹16,649 crore lying unclaimed across LIC policies and inactive EPF accounts, prompting review for account holders. On the digital payments front, authorities confirmed that UPI transactions will continue to incur no charges for users. Meanwhile, state-level budget deliberations and urgent cabinet meetings are underway to address severe regional conditions like Karnataka's worsening drought.

Rising in this Watch’s sources India fading fast · post-peak momentum 59How 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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