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Mumbai milk wholesale price rises by ₹9 per litre from September 1
The Bombay Milk Producers Association has raised the wholesale milk price from ₹93 to ₹102 per litre, with the new rate fixed until February 28, 2027.
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Mumbai property registrations hit 14-year August high
Mumbai recorded 12,503 property registrations in August 2026, up 11% year on year, while stamp duty collections are expected to rise to ₹1,123 crore.
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RBI advances OMO purchase auctions to Jan 29 and Feb 5 to infuse ₹1 lakh crore into banking system
The RBI revised the schedule of its open market operation (OMO) purchase auctions, moving them to 29 January and 5 February. The central bank plans to infuse ₹1 lakh crore via two tranches of ₹50,000 crore each by purchasing government securities through e-Kuber auctions.
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Juspay raises $50 million from WestBridge at $1.2 billion valuation, becomes India’s first unicorn of 2026
Payments infrastructure firm Juspay has raised $50 million from WestBridge Capital, taking its valuation to about $1.2 billion and making it the first Indian startup to reach unicorn status in 2026. The round includes primary and secondary components, offering liquidity to early investors and employees.
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RBI reschedules ₹1 lakh crore OMO bond purchases to 29 Jan and 5 Feb to ease liquidity
The RBI has advanced its planned open market bond purchases, announcing two OMO auctions of ₹50,000 crore each on 29 January and 5 February to inject durable liquidity into the banking system.
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India and EU strike long-awaited trade deal; tariffs to be cut on most goods as both sides push deeper economic ties
India and the European Union have reached a landmark trade agreement that aims to cut or eliminate tariffs on most goods and boost two-way commerce. The pact is expected to deepen economic integration between India and the 27-nation bloc, while formal signing and legal vetting are expected to take several months.
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Budget 2026-27 ‘Halwa ceremony’ held at North Block; finance ministry begins final phase of preparations
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the traditional Halwa ceremony on January 27, 2026, marking the start of the final stage of Union Budget 2026-27 preparation ahead of the February 1 presentation. The event also signals the beginning of the confidential ‘lock-in’ period for officials working on the budget documents.
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Bank unions’ Jan 27 strike hits services as staff push for five-day work week and faster approvals
Bank employees under the UFBU held a nationwide strike on 27 January, demanding a five-day work week and implementation of a pending agreement with the IBA. Protesters say a commitment was reached in principle during wage talks, but formal clearance and notification are still awaited.
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India–EU trade talks concluded; commerce secretary signals deal may take effect next year after legal scrubbing
India has concluded negotiations with the European Union for a comprehensive trade agreement, with officials indicating the text will undergo legal scrubbing for months before formal signing. The commerce secretary said the pact is expected to come into force next year after approvals.
10Business
Bank unions proceed with 27 January strike, seeking five-day work week and all Saturdays off
India’s bank unions are set to hold a one-day nationwide strike on 27 January 2026, saying the government has delayed approval for a five-day work week. The protest is expected to disrupt services across multiple types of banks, with unions pointing to earlier agreements and recommendations that remain pending.
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Budget 2026 watch: Deloitte urges parity rules and compliance clarity to scale IFSC GIFT City
Ahead of Budget 2026-27, Deloitte has called on the government to address regulatory and tax frictions that affect the competitiveness of the IFSC at GIFT City. The firm’s pitch focuses on parity, removal of tax asymmetries and clearer compliance to help attract more global banking and capital markets activity.
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India’s January private-sector activity rebounds as demand improves; firms step up hiring, survey shows
A flash PMI survey showed India’s private-sector growth strengthened in January 2026 on firmer demand and new orders, encouraging companies to add staff even as some measures remained below the prior year’s average.