IBPS Clerk Current Affairs April 2026

India's Credit Card Base Crosses 119 Million Mark

India's credit card market has expanded to 119 million active cards, with PSU banks gaining share in spends.

RBI Allows Banks to Offer Natural Calamity Relief Suo Motu From July 1

The RBI has directed banks to proactively offer loan relief measures to borrowers affected by natural calamities from July 1, 2026.

594-km Ganga Expressway Opens in Uttar Pradesh

The 594-km Ganga Expressway, India's longest expressway, was inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh, featuring a 3.5-km airstrip and 453 underpasses.

PM Modi Flags Off Banaras-Pune and Ayodhya-Mumbai Amrit Bharat Express Trains

PM Modi flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains — Banaras-Pune and Ayodhya-Mumbai — taking the total operational Amrit Bharat Express services to 64.

Virat Kohli Becomes First Batter to Score 9,000 IPL Runs

Virat Kohli became the first player in IPL history to reach 9,000 runs, achieving the milestone against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.

India Beat Australia 5-0 in Thomas Cup 2026 Group Stage

India defeated Australia 5-0 in the Thomas Cup 2026 group stage, showcasing dominance in badminton's premier men's team championship.

Sabastian Sawe Breaks Sub-2-Hour Marathon Barrier with 1:59:30

Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe ran the marathon in 1:59:30 at the London Marathon, becoming the first human to officially break the 2-hour barrier in a race.

RBI MPC Holds Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25% Amid Global Uncertainty

The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee kept the benchmark repo rate at 5.25% while maintaining a neutral stance, citing global uncertainties from the ongoing West Asia conflict.

8th Central Pay Commission Begins Consultations With Unions

The 8th Central Pay Commission scheduled meetings with government employee unions and associations from April 28-30, 2026 in New Delhi.

Axis Bank Q4 Profit Dips on Higher Provisions and Trading Losses

Axis Bank reported a slight dip in Q4 FY26 net profit due to trading losses and increased provisions, though asset quality showed improvement.

RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank License Over Regulatory Non-Compliance

The RBI cancelled the banking license of Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) for persistent regulatory violations, including non-compliance with KYC norms.

RBL Bank Q4 Profit Soars 233% YoY; L&T Finance Profit Climbs 27%

RBL Bank reported a 233% surge in Q4 FY26 profit to ₹230 crore while L&T Finance posted a 27% jump to ₹807 crore, reflecting strong banking sector performance.

SEBI Marks 38th Anniversary; Chairman Pandey Promises Rule Simplification

SEBI celebrated its 38th foundation day with Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announcing plans to simplify regulations and boost technology-led market oversight.

Ashok Lahiri Appointed NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman; New Members Inducted

Former Chief Economic Adviser Ashok Lahiri is set to become the new NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman, replacing Suman Bery, with Gobardhan Das joining as member.

IndusInd Bank Beats Q4 Profit Forecast on Fewer New Bad Loans

IndusInd Bank beat Q4 FY26 profit estimates, with fewer new bad loans emerging — a significant recovery after the bank's biggest-ever quarterly loss due to derivative misaccounting in the previous year.

Jio Financial Services and Allianz Group Form JV for General and Health Insurance in India

Jio Financial Services (JFSL) and Germany's Allianz Group announced a joint venture to offer general and health insurance in India, with a separate binding agreement for life insurance also in the works.

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%

Digital Rupee Introduction

SEBI Bans 39 Entities

SEBI Clarifies Broad-Based Rules for AIFs

NSE Introduces Nanosecond Acknowledgement

India Introduces Standardized Fee for Medical Device Testing

India Sets Income Tax Deadlines for FY27

India to Double Wheat and Flour Export Quota

8th Pay Commission Salary Hike: How Much Will Basic Pay Increase?

India-UK Free Trade Agreement to Come into Force in May

SEBI Launches IT Platforms

India Hikes Export Duty on Diesel and ATF

ADB Predicts India's GDP Growth

GPF Interest Rates Announced by Finance Ministry

RBI Proposes Delay for Digital Payments