This document is the August 2026 edition of the Reserve Bank of India's monthly bulletin. It contains the bi-monthly monetary policy statement from August 3-5, 2026, along with several speeches, an article analysing the 'State of the Economy', and up-to-date statistics. The 'State of the Economy' section highlights global challenges and India's domestic resilience, noting factors like monsoon performance and inflation trends. This bulletin is useful for anyone interested in India's economic and monetary landscape.