Latest economy and banking current affairs for SBI PO, IBPS PO, RBI Grade B, and other banking exams. Includes RBI policy, monetary policy, budget updates, and financial news.
Economy & Banking current affairs for Banking (SBI, IBPS), RBI Grade B, UPSC and SSC exams. Practice the latest Economy & Banking MCQs, important exam-ready facts and updates on RBI monetary policy, budget, banking sector and financial-market updates — refreshed regularly for 2026.
Practice the latest Economy & Banking current affairs MCQs for Banking (SBI, IBPS), RBI Grade B, UPSC and SSC exams. This week's Economy & Banking quiz has 12 timed questions with answers and detailed explanations — a quick way to test your revision before the exam.
The Centre launched the 8th tranche of critical and strategic mineral block auctions, offering 20 blocks across nine states, and outlined plans for a coal exchange.
SEBI adopted a new code of conduct for its board members, mandating recusal from matters involving conflicts of interest and restricting direct stock investments.
The government has cleared the strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank, with the Centre and LIC set to sell a combined 60.72% stake and transfer management control.
The IMF's World Economic Outlook Update projected India to grow 7% this calendar year, retaining its position as the world's fastest-growing major economy.
NSE Indices launched the Nifty500 Ahimsa Index, a thematic index of Nifty 500 companies whose business practices align with the principle of non-violence towards animals.
The World Bank's Board approved an $890 million financing package for India's PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana rooftop solar programme and will mobilise an additional $4.2 billion in private financing.
India extended anti-dumping duties on certain seamless tubes and pipes from China until January 2027 to protect domestic manufacturers, and continued duties on Normal Butanol imports.
The Asian Development Bank lowered India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.6% and raised its inflation projection to 5.2%, citing elevated energy prices.
Gujarat unveiled the Viksit Gujarat Data Centre Policy 2026-29, targeting Rs 6 lakh crore in investment and 7.5 GW of data centre capacity, becoming the first Indian state with such a policy.
Domestic mutual funds' total assets under custody surpassed those of foreign institutional investors for the first time in June 2026, reaching ₹76.41 lakh crore against FIIs' ₹76.22 lakh crore.
The RBI has reiterated that India's crypto policy should move towards prohibition, while the income tax department flagged difficulties in monitoring and taxing crypto traded via offshore platforms.
The IMF marginally lowered India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.4% while retaining India as the world's fastest-growing major economy, and cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3%.
The National Stock Exchange will launch India's first exchange-traded natural gas futures, benchmarked to Indian Gas Exchange prices at the Dahej hub, from July 27, 2026 after SEBI approval.
NPCI partnered with HSBC India to provide real-time foreign-exchange settlement for cross-border payments, making international UPI transactions faster and more transparent for Indian travellers.
SEBI has notified rules to reintroduce open market share buybacks through stock exchanges from August 1, 2026, capping the execution period at 66 working days and limiting buybacks to less than 15% of paid-up capital and free reserves.
India's FDI inflows rose 44% to $39 billion in 2025, making it the 11th biggest FDI destination globally, according to UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the third chip packaging facility at Sanand, marking a major milestone in India's semiconductor mission.
Indian fintech Paytm secured a Payment Institution Licence from Luxembourg's regulator CSSF, allowing it to operate regulated payment services across Europe.
SEBI and NISM are working on a combined certification exam for mutual fund and Specialized Investment Fund distributors to strengthen professional competency.
The Finance Ministry/CBIC notified the rules of origin under the India-UK CETA, coming into force July 15, 2026, a step towards implementing the free trade pact.
The RBI told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance that virtual digital assets like cryptocurrency threaten emerging economies like India and should not be legalised.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled India's first indigenously manufactured export-import (EXIM) shipping container for Maersk at the ICD Dadri; Maersk ordered 1,000 more.
The RBI's revised acquisition-financing framework took effect on July 1, 2026, allowing banks to fund up to 75% of the value of an acquisition of a controlling stake in a company.
A few sample questions to test your revision. Attempt the full timed quiz for the complete set.
The 8th tranche of critical and strategic mineral auctions launched in July 2026 offered how many blocks?
Answer: B. 20 blocks
The Ministry of Mines launched the 8th tranche offering 20 critical and strategic mineral blocks across nine states.
The new code of conduct with a recusal framework adopted in July 2026 was issued by which regulator?
Answer: B. SEBI
SEBI adopted a code of conduct for its board members mandating recusal from conflicts and restricting direct stock investments.
In the strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank, what combined stake are the Centre and LIC selling?
Answer: C. 60.72%
The Centre and LIC together plan to sell a combined 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank along with management control.
Economy & Banking current affairs cover RBI monetary policy, budget, banking sector and financial-market updates. These are frequently tested in Banking (SBI, IBPS), RBI Grade B, UPSC and other government exams, so revising them regularly helps in both prelims and mains.
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