India amends Foreign Trade Policy for easier rupee invoicing and payments for exportersThe government has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to ease rupee invoicing for exporters. Eligible rupee receipts now qualify for export b...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
India eases rules for rupee export payments, seeks to widen trade settlementIndia has eased export payment rules, allowing rupee settlements with non-Asian Clearing Union countries. This move aims to promote wider u...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Cross-border trade in local currencies reduces transaction costs: RBI deputy governorLocal currencies will increasingly drive cross-border trade and payments, reducing costs and improving efficiency. Technology will be lever...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
RBI measures lift FY27 BoP outlook to over $50 bn surplus, CAD seen at 1%: SBI ResearchFCNR(B) deposits: In FY27, India is anticipated to enjoy a balance of payments surplus amounting to USD 50 billion, driven by robust foreig...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
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
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
Yes Bank makes bond market comeback years after AT1 write-offYes Bank is preparing its first dollar bond issuance since its 2020 AT1 debt write-off, planning a benchmark-sized three-year note. The mov...
17 Aug, 2026, 03.35 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
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
India's forex reserves jump $10.5 billion to over two-month high of $692.87 billion as of July 31India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant rise of over ten billion dollars. This surge pushed the nation's reserves to their high...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST