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Policy brief, 8 Sep 2026

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Responsible editor: Subhash Rai

RBI stance and global cues

RBI likely to hold repo rate as US inflation data lifts gold prices, shaping market sentiment.

RBI is expected to keep the repo rate unchanged in August, signalling a hawkish pause as inflation risks linger. The outlook is reinforced by fresh US CPI data that showed milder inflation, weakening expectations of a Fed rate hike and pushing gold higher. Investors will watch the RBI meeting for any forward guidance and track gold price movements for spill‑over effects on Indian portfolios.

Rising in this Watch’s sources Federal Reserve near peak · may plateau momentum 41How 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 filings reshape markets

Zero‑fee UPI, a major hotel merger and a huge pool of unclaimed funds signal new regulatory and financial dynamics.

The government has announced that UPI users will face no transaction charges, a move that could boost digital payment volumes and benefit fintech stocks. Meanwhile, the Competition Commission of India cleared a multi‑brand hotel merger involving InterGlobe Hotels, creating a larger player in the hospitality sector. A recent centre update also highlighted ₹16,649 crore sitting idle in unclaimed LIC and EPF accounts, raising questions about fund utilisation and potential policy action.

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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State budgets and sectoral guidelines

Tamil Nadu’s maiden budget, Karnataka’s drought emergency and new ride‑aggregator rules set the agenda for regional markets.

Tamil Nadu’s first ever budget, tabled today, focuses on new welfare schemes and reforms aimed at attracting private investment, setting the tone for the state’s growth trajectory. In Karnataka, the cabinet will convene urgently to address a worsening drought, a development that could strain agribusinesses and water‑intensive industries. The Road Ministry also released Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2025, stripping tipping prompts from ride‑hailing apps and tightening compliance, which will directly affect the gig‑transport sector.

Rising in this Watch’s sources Tamil Nadu Government near peak · may plateau momentum 40How 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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