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Sharp rise in funds for rural and tribal areas fuelling inclusive growth: Govt

IANS | August 13, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Centre’s thrust on inclusive development is being implemented with a sharp increase in budgetary outlays for rural and tribal communities to improve the quality of life at the grassroots level through better basic services, resilient infrastructure, skills, education, and financial security, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Thursday.

SBI's $500 million bond priced at tightest spread since RBI swap window: Chairman Setty

IANS | August 13, 2026 10:31 AM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) State Bank of India Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty has said that the state-owned bank's latest overseas bond issue, priced at the tightest spread among Indian public bond issuances since the RBI swap window announcement, reflects strong global investor confidence in India's growth story and SBI's credit quality.

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