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Shaping the Urban Challenge Fund: Seven steps to strengthen delivery

TREND | 19 Aug 2025

Business Standard

Making cities engines of growth will take more than money. Here are seven steps to strengthen the delivery of the Budget's Urban Challenge Fund

Trendlyne Analysis released a Economy Update report for Indian Economy on 16 Sep, 2025.

TREND | 19 Aug 2025

July 2025 Economy Update: CPI inflation moderates MoM, unemployment falls

by Trendlyne Analysis

Trendlyne Analysis

In July, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation eased to 1.6%, while Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation fell further into the negative zone, reaching a two-year low of -0.6% in July. The sequential drop in CPI inflation was mainly due to a favourable base effect and a strong monsoon that kept food inflation in check.

The RBI said the inflation outlook for FY26 had become more benign than expected, supported by healthy autumn crop sowing and strong food grain buffer stocks. Nuvama expects food inflation to stay low, with core inflation kept in check. Meanwhile, Nomura sees inflation bottoming out now and hovering around 2% until November before rising again.

Trendlyne Analysis released a Economy Update report for Indian Economy on 16 Sep, 2025.

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New Mechanism For Cheque Clearance From October: Check Key Changes Proposed By RBI

TREND | 18 Aug 2025

NDTV Profit

The new guidelines propose a significant change in cheque clearance from the current process, which generally takes up to two working days for settlement.

Trendlyne Analysis released a Economy Update report for Indian Economy on 16 Sep, 2025.

8th pay commission payout may trigger rate hike cycle in FY27: Report

TREND | 17 Aug 2025

Business Standard

QuantEco Research says delayed 8th CPC payouts with arrears could fuel inflation, tilt growth balance and push RBI to resume rate hikes in late FY27 or early FY28

Trendlyne Analysis released a Economy Update report for Indian Economy on 16 Sep, 2025.

Pick of BL commodities - August 17, 2025

TREND | 17 Aug 2025

Business Line

Last week, data showed that a couple of listed Indian companies and firms floated by Indians abroad sourced basmati rice from Pakistan despite a ban by the Indian government. The Indian government is looking to mix soyameal in Bharat atta (flour) as part of its strategy to cut protein deficiency among Indians. The Technology Mission on Cotton is yet to be launched, as announced by the government in the Budget. The India Meteorological Department has said that the south-west monsoon was 20% deficient during August 1-15, and scientists are using drones to capture the mating behaviour of Humpback dolphins.

Trendlyne Analysis released a Economy Update report for Indian Economy on 16 Sep, 2025.

Revaluation gains lift India's forex kitty to $693.6 billion

TREND | 16 Aug 2025

Economic Times

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $4.7 billion, reaching $693.6 billion in the week ending August 8, according to RBI data. This rise was primarily driven by revaluation gains from a weaker dollar and higher gold prices, partially offset by the RBI's market intervention, including $5 billion in FX swaps.

Trendlyne Analysis released a Economy Update report for Indian Economy on 16 Sep, 2025.

IRCTC harbours fintech ambitions with new payment aggregator entity

TREND | 15 Aug 2025

Business Standard

With RBI's in-principle nod for IRCTC Payments, the rail PSU plans to process transactions in-house, cut costs, and expand payment services beyond railways

Trendlyne Analysis released a Economy Update report for Indian Economy on 16 Sep, 2025.

India Inc turns to equity, bonds as cheaper bank loans remain elusive

TREND | 15 Aug 2025

Business Standard

With RBI rate cuts yet to fully pass through to bank loans, corporate India is tapping bond and equity markets at record levels, taking advantage of lower costs and better valuations

Trendlyne Analysis released a Economy Update report for Indian Economy on 16 Sep, 2025.

Liquidity framework can be fine-tuned

TREND | 15 Aug 2025

Business Line

Money matters. The RBI working group on liquidity management could consider slight changes in CRR compliance and VRRR norms