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The Times of India has reported a new India-focused economy development: “Smartphone to be locked for missed EMI? RBI’s new rules for lenders, defaulting borrowers explained.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: <![CDATA[The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has laid out some guidelines for lenders on recovery of loans, and whether they can block or lock the device that has been purchased via EMI financing. This new framework will come into effect from January 1, 2027. Intellectual

Hindustan Times has reported a new India-focused economy development: “Weather Bee: Dry second week of August erased monsoon gains from the first week.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: India monsoon: Dry second week of August erased gains from the first week, pushing the cumulative rainfall deficit back to 10.5%, IMD data shows. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original publisher link for the

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused economy development: “Wholesale inflation eases to 9.8% on softer energy prices.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: In July, India's wholesale inflation decreased marginally to 9.8 percent, aided by falling energy prices which alleviated the pressures from increasing primary and manufactured goods costs. Conversely, retail inflation rose slightly to 4.5 percent, with food inflation peaking at a nineteen-month high, primarily

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused economy development: “RBI may stay nimble on rates as growth is seen slowing to 6.6%: Report.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Crisil reports India's growth may slow to 6.6 percent this fiscal year. Foreign portfolio investor inflows improved significantly in July, boosting financial conditions. Systemic liquidity surplus widened, and money market rates softened during July. Bank credit growth remained strong, and bond yie