Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.68 against US dollar in early tradeIn early trading, the rupee slipped by seven paise, settling at 95.68 against the US dollar. Factors such as soaring crude oil prices and h...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Rupee slide chips away at ISM outlayA weak rupee is causing what analysts and industry insiders estimate to be a “net double-digit cost overrun” for businesses relying on impo...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
FCNR(B) swap cost unlikely to have driven RBI’s early closure: SBI Research reportSBI Research said the cost of the RBI’s FCNR(B) swap facility is unlikely to have driven its early closure, estimating cumulative hedging c...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
From kirana to currency: Small towns are scrambling for dollarsSmall towns now lead India's foreign exchange demand, surpassing major cities. This shift indicates rising prosperity and global lifestyle ...
17 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
India bonds dip as RBI's diaspora swap move dents sentimentEarly Monday saw a dip in demand for Indian government bonds following the RBI's closure of its swap window. This decision caused the bench...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
RBI cuts FX swap window short after NRI deposits cross $50 billionThe Reserve Bank of India shortened its zero-cost FX swap facility for banks. This action followed substantial foreign deposit inflows from...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
RBI's heavy FX footprint revives memories of a tightly managed rupeeThe Reserve Bank of India has stepped in, providing crucial support for the rupee amidst global economic uncertainties. State-run banks are...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Rupee falls 17 paise to 95.59 against US dollar in early tradeIn early trading, the rupee slipped by 17 paise against the US dollar as investor sentiment turned cautious following the Reserve Bank of I...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Forex reserves soar to $707 billion, highest so far in current fiscalIndia's foreign exchange reserves saw a notable increase, rising by $14.1 billion to hit a significant $707 billion. This boost included a ...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
RBI to close FCNR(B) swaps a month earlier due to gushThe Reserve Bank of India has moved the FCNR(B) deposit deadline to August 31 in response to better-than-expected foreign currency inflows....
15 Aug, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
RBI shortens FCNR (B) deposit swap window to Aug 31The Reserve Bank of India has shortened the swap facility window for FCNR(B) deposits. This decision comes after observing higher-than-expe...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Independence Day 2026: A 1968 gold ban that turned every Indian household into an underground vaultIn 1968, the Gold (Control) Act restricted gold ownership and capped jewellery purity at 14 karats to curb imports and conserve foreign exc...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
RBI to close FCNR(B) forex swap facility early after strong dollar inflowThe Reserve Bank of India has closed its special forex swap facility early. This facility attracted significant foreign exchange inflows to...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Forex reserves up by $14.1 billion to $707 billionIndia's foreign exchange reserves saw a jump of over fourteen billion dollars. Foreign currency assets and gold reserves contributed substa...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Rupee gains 2 paise to 95.43 against US dollar in early tradeThe rupee gained two paise against the US dollar in the early market hours, driven by a softening dollar internationally. Nonetheless, the ...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Rupee ends modestly higher on RBI interventionOn Wednesday, the Indian rupee experienced a modest increase, managing to withstand the upward pressure of crude oil prices. Support from t...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.45 AM IST
Banks continue to garner FCNR deposits at a brisk paceIndian banks are attracting foreign currency deposits at a brisk pace. Indian Bank and Central Bank of India have garnered substantial fore...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.23 PM IST