April 2026 Lending and Deposit Rates Report by RBI
The RBI has released data regarding lending and deposit rates for scheduled commercial banks for April 2026, showing marginal changes in rates.
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The RBI has released data regarding lending and deposit rates for scheduled commercial banks for April 2026, showing marginal changes in rates.
The RBI has announced an auction for state government securities, aiming to raise ₹18,600 Crore across multiple states.
The Reserve Bank of India has released its weekly statistical bulletin detailing liabilities and assets as of April 2026. The bulletin provides insights into the financial status of the central bank during this period.

Advocate Rohit Sud has been elected as the President of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association after a competitive election. Sud won the presidency with a margin of 96 votes.
The Tamil Nadu government has appointed Senior Advocates PV Balasubramaniam, T Gowthaman, and R John Sathyan as counsel for the state, enhancing legal representation before the Madras High Court.

DSK Legal has launched its Chennai office with a 25-member team, including three partners from Chugh Universal Legal. This expansion enhances their corporate and real estate practices in South India.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has extended the validity of ad-hoc norms for advance authorisations until March 2028, offering exporters continued flexibility with conditions on restricted items.

The ITAT Delhi ruled that State Electricity Board (SEB) rates represent the appropriate benchmark for captive power transfers, overruling IEX rates.

The Income Tax Department has made available the Excel utilities for filing ITR-1 and ITR-4 for the assessment year 2026-27, facilitating taxpayer compliance.
The RBI has issued amendment directions on responsible business conduct aimed at improving governance within regional rural banks and safeguarding consumer interests.
The RBI has issued amendments to the directions governing responsible business conduct for All India Financial Institutions. This aims to enhance corporate governance standards and protect consumer interests.
The RBI has issued operational directions for the disbursement of government pensions through Agency Banks. These new provisions are aimed at ensuring a smooth implementation of pension payments and enhancing the accountability of banking institutions involved.
CESTAT ruled that Bluetooth wireless earphones should be classified under heading 8518 for audio devices rather than as data transmission machines, reaffirming their primary function.