Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Global Markets: Central banks stay vigilant despite oil price relief after US-Iran truceGlobal central banks remain cautious despite easing oil prices following the US-Iran truce. While lower energy costs ease inflation fears, ...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Rupee’s oil relief capped by RBI's FX book, interest payment hedges, bankers sayThe Indian rupee's upward surge encounters some obstacles. As the Reserve Bank of India gradually dissolves a hefty foreign exchange forwar...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
US Stock Market: Analysts see inflation driving Fed's hawkish shift under WarshThe Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, signaling potential future hikes due to persistent inflation concerns. Policymakers' update...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Rupee hits six-week high on RBI measures and dollar inflow hopesThe rupee extended its gains to close at 94.53 against the US dollar, supported by RBI measures to boost foreign currency inflows, softer c...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
Dollar on the defensive ahead of first Fed decision under WarshThe dollar weakened ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision, with optimism over a U.S.-Iran peace deal boosting risk appetite. The y...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
India, Sri Lanka collaborate to strengthen trade interactions through local currency settlement initiativesIndia and Sri Lanka are exploring ways to settle trade using their own currencies. This move aims to cut transaction costs and shield busin...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Rupee inches up, Iran deal longevity worries and hedging dragThe Indian rupee saw a modest rise against the U.S. dollar, influenced by a U.S.-Iran truce but tempered by importer hedging and skepticism...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Rupee also rises to 5-week high on peace deal hopesThe Indian rupee reached a five-week high on Monday. Benchmark bond yields fell to their lowest since mid-April. This surge followed news o...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.33 AM IST
Rupee hits five-week high, ends at 94.71 vs USD on easing Mideast tensionsThe rupee rose 40 paise to close at 94.71 against the US dollar, hitting a five-week high as easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia boos...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Oil retreat hands RBI an assist in boosting rupee's near-term outlookA U.S.-Iran peace deal has led to a slump in oil prices, bolstering the Indian rupee. This, combined with the Reserve Bank of India's measu...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
To drive up NRI investments, banks make FCNR deposits attractive with up to 7.1% return on dollar depositsIndia saw inflows topping $155 billion in 2025-26 via remittances. Add another estimated $50 billion from this scheme which will run until ...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Emerging market bets split as global rate paths divergeInvestors are changing their strategies in emerging markets. Central banks in Indonesia, Hungary, and Poland are making different moves on ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.02 AM IST
Hudco mulls $1 billion foreign debt under RBI forex swap facilityHudco aims to secure one billion dollars in foreign debt. This will be achieved through the Reserve Bank of India's concessional forex swap...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
India's forex reserves drop $711 million to $681.610 billion, RBI data showsIndia's foreign exchange reserves saw a dip of $711 million, settling at $681.610 billion by June 5. This decline was primarily driven by a...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Is RBI replacing paper currency with plastic notes from June 30, 2026? Check detailsViral social media claims about the Reserve Bank of India replacing paper currency with plastic notes by June 30, 2026, are false. The Pres...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Banks to be told to step up FCNR (B) depositsBanks will now encourage more foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India will cover all hedging costs for these deposits. This mo...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.12 AM IST