BILKUL BAZAAR— The Daily News Wrap
9:00 PM | 30th July – 31st July 2026
National Business News Highlights
- RBI Set to Pilot Polymer ₹10 and ₹500 Banknotes
The Reserve Bank of India is preparing to introduce polymer currency notes on a trial basis to improve durability, reduce counterfeiting and lower replacement costs. - Government Pushes Infrastructure Spending to Boost Growth
The Centre accelerated infrastructure projects across roads, railways and logistics to sustain economic growth and improve connectivity, with fresh investments expected over the coming months. - Manufacturing Sector Maintains Strong Momentum
India’s manufacturing activity remained resilient, supported by healthy domestic demand and expanding production across key industrial sectors, reinforcing confidence in the economy. - Retail Inflation Outlook Remains Comfortable
Economists expect inflation to remain within the RBI’s comfort band, strengthening expectations that interest rates could stay supportive of economic growth. - Corporate India Continues Capacity Expansion
Major Indian companies announced fresh investments in manufacturing and technology to meet rising domestic demand and strengthen export competitiveness. - India Emerges as Preferred Investment Destination
Global investors continue to view India as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, supported by stable macroeconomic indicators and robust domestic consumption. - IPO Pipeline Remains Strong Despite Market Volatility
Several companies are preparing to tap the primary market in the coming months, reflecting sustained investor confidence in India’s capital markets. - Digital Payments Continue Record Growth
UPI and other digital payment platforms continued witnessing robust transaction growth, further strengthening India’s digital economy. - Automobile Industry Reports Healthy Demand
Passenger vehicle and two-wheeler manufacturers reported encouraging demand supported by the festive season outlook and improving rural consumption. - MSME Sector Gets Policy Support
The government reiterated its commitment to strengthening MSMEs through easier access to finance, technology adoption and export promotion initiatives.
International Business News
- Vietnam Invites Swiss Investors to Join New Financial Centre
Vietnam intensified efforts to attract global financial institutions and investors as it develops an international financial hub to boost foreign investment. - Global Markets Stay Cautious Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Investors remained cautious as ongoing geopolitical developments in West Asia kept oil prices and global financial markets volatile. - Central Banks Maintain Focus on Inflation
Leading central banks continued balancing inflation control with economic growth, keeping investors attentive to future interest-rate decisions. - Global Supply Chains Show Further Improvement
International logistics and shipping conditions continued to normalize, helping manufacturers and exporters reduce delivery times and costs. - Gold Holds Firm on Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices remained supported as investors sought safer assets amid geopolitical uncertainty and expectations of policy easing in major economies.
💬 Quote of the Day
“In business, the rear-view mirror is always clearer than the windshield.”
— Warren Buffett
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