Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has withdrawn the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) restrictions on Religare Finvest Limited (RFL) with immediate effect, following significant management and governance changes. Key Highlights: What is the Corrective Action Plan (CAP)? TET

Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the 111th round of the Industrial Outlook Survey (IOS) and the 46th round of the Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey (SIOS) to assess the evolving business climate across key sectors of the Indian economy. Industrial Outlook Survey (IOS) – 111th Round Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey (SIOS) – 46th Round Importance of These Surveys

Context: Announced in the Union Budget 2024–25, the New Digital Credit Assessment Model for MSMEs was officially launched by the Union Finance Minister on 6th March 2025. This model empowers Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to assess creditworthiness of MSMEs using digital footprints instead of traditional document-based methods. Key Features of the Model: Traditional vs. New Approach Aspect Traditional Model New Digital Model Assessment Manual, paper-based Fully digital, automated Data Physical documents Real-time digital data via APIs Decision Time Several days Within 24 hours Subjectivity High Reduced due to rule-based system logic Fraud Risk Higher risk of misrepresentation Lower due to system checks and digital verifiability Benefits to MSMEs Implementation & Impact PIB

Context: In a significant regulatory development, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved a proposal to pilot fractional share trading through its innovation sandbox, marking a possible shift in India’s equity trading framework. Key Highlights: Significance This pilot could democratize stock market access for small investors in India by enabling them to invest in high-value stocks without buying full units, potentially boosting retail participation in capital markets. BS

Context: On July 30, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revised its regulatory framework on investments by regulated entities (REs) — including banks and NBFCs — in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), easing certain norms while reinforcing safeguards against indirect loan evergreening. Key Highlights of RBI’s Revised AIF Norms: Objective of the Move Background BS

Context: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its GDP growth forecast for India for FY2025-26 (FY26) to 6.4%, up from 6.2% projected in April 2025, as per the July 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO) update. Key Highlights: BS & TH