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RBI pushes banks to bring more dollars homeThe push comes amid RBI measures to incentivise foreign currency inflows, including swap facilities and hedging cost support for FCNR(B) de...
Banks raise NRI deposit rates to draw dollar inflowsIndian banks are offering higher interest rates on foreign currency deposits. This move aims to attract money from overseas residents. The ...
Asia’s currency fight moves offshore as central banks push backAsian central banks are intensifying efforts to curb offshore forex speculation as external pressures like high oil prices and a strong dol...
Rupee ends nearly flat on competing oil, intervention and NDF maturity cuesThe Indian rupee saw little change on Wednesday. Traders noted oil price swings and strong dollar demand. The Reserve Bank of India likely ...
Banks pay 7% on dollar deposits as India seeks fresh foreign currencyIndian banks are significantly increasing rates on foreign-currency deposits to attract overseas residents, testing the central bank's new ...
Prop traders seek relief on margin funding as global rivals up gameIndian market participants are calling for a fresh look at margin funding policies, aiming for adjustments from the central bank. The propo...
RBI ramped rupee defense to record before government bazookaThe Reserve Bank of India has reached a record $110-$115 billion in its net-short dollar book, a key tool for defending the rupee. This sig...
Dollar climbs to two-month peak as Fed hike bets ramp upThe dollar surged to a two-month high following a robust U.S. jobs report, intensifying expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike this y...
RBI's foreign capital push reflects rising inflation, slowing growth concerns: ReportThe Reserve Bank of India is introducing new measures to attract foreign investment. This move aims to tackle rising inflation, slowing eco...
Global Market: Japan warns against excessive currency volatility as Yen nears key thresholdJapan signals readiness to step into currency markets if the yen weakens further. The currency is nearing a critical 160 per dollar mark. T...
Currency, bond markets await RBI cues from MPC meetThe Indian rupee and benchmark bond yields traded narrowly on Thursday ahead of Friday's policy rate decision and potential currency suppor...
Rupee closes at 95.78 vs USD ahead of crucial central bank rate reviewThe Indian rupee declined for a second day ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy review, with traders anticipating measures ...
Dollar at two-month high as Gulf hostilities flare, yen near intervention zoneAlthough Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire, a broader peace deal remained elusive, keeping oil prices elevated and supporting dema...
Rupee dips; RBI-led relief may fade without inflow measures, bankers sayThe Indian Rupee declined on Thursday, continuing a two-day fall. Weaker Asian currencies and importer hedging impacted the Rupee. The Rese...
RBI to hold rate on Friday, future hike will depend on inflation data: Gita GopinathThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to keep interest rates unchanged in the near term and adopt a data-dependent approach before taki...
RBI contains rupee's fall, shrinks dollar-rupee forward premiumsThe Indian rupee and dollar-rupee forward premiums declined as importer hedging, foreign portfolio outflows, and likely central bank interv...
Rupee closes at 95 against dollar on its best day since April 2The rupee strengthened significantly on Friday, closing at 95.00 to the dollar, its best performance since April 2. This rise was attribute...