Banking and RBI
RBI OMO sale of 28 September 2026: cut-offs for six Government securities
28 September 2026 | Reserve Bank of India
The RBI's cut-off release for the OMO sale of Government of India securities held on 28 September 2026 showed an aggregate notified amount of Rs 25,000 crore with no security-wise notified amount. The largest acceptance was Rs 14,350 crore in the 6.54% GS 2032, followed by Rs 6,450 crore in the 7.26% GS 2032.
Cut-off yields ranged from 6.6676 per cent for the 7.59% GS 2029 to 7.1021 per cent for the 7.26% GS 2032, as listed in the release. Detailed results were to be issued later.
Key facts- Auction date: 28 September 2026
- Notified: Rs 25,000 crore
- Highest acceptance: Rs 14,350 crore in 6.54% GS 2032
- Cut-off yield, 7.59% GS 2029: 6.6676 per cent
Exam takeaway: The sale was announced on 23 September 2026.
Quick revision: RBI OMO sale cut-offs (28 September 2026).
Reserve Bank of India original sourceEconomy and Finance
CBDT extends ITR due date for audit cases for AY 2026-27 to 21 November 2026
28 September 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due date for furnishing the Return of Income for Assessment Year 2026-27, for persons subject to audit under the Income-tax Act, 1961, from 31 October 2026 to 21 November 2026.
Accordingly, the specified date for furnishing the report of audit stands extended from 30 September 2026 to 21 October 2026.
Key facts- Assessment Year: 2026-27
- ITR due date: 31 October to 21 November 2026
- Audit report date: 30 September to 21 October 2026
- Issued by: CBDT
Exam takeaway: The extension applies to persons covered at Serial No. 2 in the table under Explanation 2 to section 139(1).
Quick revision: CBDT extension (PIB, 28 September 2026).
Press Information Bureau original sourceNational and International Affairs
Amit Shah inaugurates conference on 'PRAHAAR - CT Policy and Strategy'
28 September 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Conference on 'PRAHAAR - CT Policy and Strategy' in New Delhi on 28 September 2026. The Conference deliberated upon the seven pillars of PRAHAAR: Prevention, Response, Aggregating Internal Capacities, Human Rights, Attenuating Conditions for Terrorism, Aligning International Efforts and Recovery and Resilience, through a whole-of-society approach.
PIB said the Government has adopted a 'zero-tolerance' policy against all forms of terrorism and the Home Minister called for implementation of PRAHAAR down to the police station level.
Key facts- Event: Conference on PRAHAAR - CT Policy and Strategy
- Inaugurated by: Union Home Minister
- Pillars of PRAHAAR: seven
- Policy stance: zero tolerance against terrorism
Exam takeaway: CT stands for counter-terrorism.
Quick revision: PRAHAAR conference (PIB, 28 September 2026).
Press Information Bureau original source