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UPI now live in UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, Mauritius, Qatar; 23 MoUs signed for digital public infrastructure adoption

UPI now live in UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, Mauritius, Qatar; 23 MoUs signed for DPI

The government has also signed MoUs with 23 countries to share or adopt India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), including platforms like Aadhaar, DigiLocker, CoWIN, and API Setu, to promote global adoption of India Stack solutions. UPI transactions in January 2026 recorded 21.70 billion transactions, a 28% year-on-year growth in count and 21% growth in transaction value at ₹28.33 lakh Feb 6, 2026
Sensex, Nifty end in green ahead of RBI MPC decision

Sensex, Nifty end in green after positive cues from RBI MPC meet

At the closing bell, Sensex gained 266 points, or 0.32 per cent, to settle at 83,580. Nifty surged 50 points, or 0.20 per cent, to close at 25,693. The broader markets showed divergence from benchmark indices, as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 0.02 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 shed 0.27 per cent. Feb 6, 2026
RBI plans to allow bank lending to REITs: Governor

RBI plans to allow bank lending to REITs: Governor

The RBI also proposed removing the requirement of prior approval for NBFC-ICCs lending against gold to open new branches, and announced a review of lending norms for urban co-operative banks to improve flexibility while maintaining prudential discipline. Feb 6, 2026
RBI's rate decision reflects favourable assessment of India's growth: Economists

RBI's rate decision reflects favourable assessment of India's growth: Economists

Economists said the Reserve Bank of India's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent reflects a favourable assessment of India's growth and inflation outlook. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), in its first policy review of 2026, opted for a pause, which analysts expect to continue in the near term amid a positive cyclical upswing and confidence stemming from the conclusion of multiple trade deals. Feb 6, 2026
SEBI revamps Mutual Fund rules to boost cost transparency, ease investor burden

SEBI proposes to extend standing SWP, STP instructions to demat-held mutual funds

The regulator has suggested a two-phase rollout. The first phase would enable unit-based SWP and STP mandates executed through stock exchange platforms, while the second phase would shift processing to registrars and transfer agents and introduce more flexible options such as amount-based, appreciation-based withdrawals and swing STPs. Feb 6, 2026
Sensex, Nifty open nearly flat on Budget Day

Sensex, Nifty end lower weighed down by metal, IT stocks

At the closing bell, the Sensex lost 503 points, or 0.60 per cent to settle at 83,313. The Nifty declined 113 points, or 0.52 per cent, to close at 25,642. The broader markets posted strong losses as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 0.28 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 shed 1.29 per cent. Feb 5, 2026
Indian stock market opens flat, Sensex above 73,600

Sensex, Nifty stall after two-day rise as IT shares tumble on AI worries

At the closing bell, the Nifty rose 48.45 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 25,776.00. The Sensex gained 78.56 points, or 0.09 per cent, to end at 83,817.69. Nifty traded in a tight range today, broadly between 25,680 and 25,820, indicating continued consolidation, according to experts. Feb 4, 2026
Budget 2026-27 prioritises durable growth over short-term appeasement: Report

Budget 2026-27 prioritises durable growth over short-term appeasement: Report

The Union Budget 2026–27 focuses on long-term, durable growth rather than short-term market appeasement, emphasising fiscal discipline and execution certainty, according to a PL Wealth report. The outlook remains positive for infrastructure, manufacturing, defence and select export sectors, while near-term market volatility and sectoral rotation may persist. Feb 4, 2026
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