🏛️ Political Highlights

• Parliament has begun a special debate to commemorate 150 years of “Vande Mataram”. Leaders are discussing the song’s historical impact during the independence movement and what it represents for India today.
• The debate has triggered wider conversations about national identity, earlier edits to the song, and how different political groups interpret its meaning in the modern context.

💹 Economic & Market Updates

• The RBI has cut the repo rate to 5.25%, aiming to support growth while inflation remains low.
• With borrowing costs now reduced, banks are lowering home-loan and auto-loan interest rates, which means cheaper EMIs for consumers.
• Interest-rate-sensitive sectors such as real estate and automobiles are showing more optimism, and the stock market has reacted positively after the policy decision.

💱 Rupee & Trade Snapshot

• The Indian rupee has been under pressure recently due to global financial uncertainties and shifts in investor sentiment.
• Exporters and currency-market movements may offer some short-term relief, but volatility remains a key point to watch.

🔭 What’s Next to Keep an Eye On

• How the Vande Mataram debate shapes cultural and political messaging ahead.
• Whether lower interest rates will translate into noticeable boosts in housing sales and consumer demand.
• Rupee stability, especially as global economic conditions keep changing.