RBI plans to allow bank lending to REITs: Governor

IANS | February 6, 2026 11:59 AM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Friday that the Central Bank proposes to permit commercial banks to extend finance to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), subject to appropriate prudential safeguards.

SEBI proposes to extend standing SWP, STP instructions to demat-held mutual funds

IANS | February 6, 2026 10:32 AM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed to allow investors to set up standing instructions for systematic withdrawal plans (SWP) and systematic transfer plans (STP) for mutual fund units held in demat accounts, a facility currently available only for units held in the statement‑of‑account mode.

Key RBI repo rate decision today, tone and forward guidance to be watched

IANS | February 6, 2026 9:19 AM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to announce its decision on the key policy rate on Friday, with economists expecting Central Bank to take a pause in February after the December 2025 rate cut -- with tone and forward guidance to be closely watched.

Himachal bans mobile phones by students in all schools from March 1

IANS | February 5, 2026 7:20 PM

Shimla, Feb 5 (IANS) In a significant move to enhance the academic environment, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Thursday announced a ban on the use of mobile phones by students in all government and private schools in the state from March 1