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Some lenders hike rates on FX deposits for non-resident IndiansIndian banks have significantly increased interest rates on foreign currency deposits for Non-Resident Indians, with some hikes reaching 35...
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...
India's current account deficit to remain 1.5-1.7% of GDP in FY27 but RBI measures may turn BoP surplus: SBI ReportIndia's current account deficit is projected for FY27. However, Reserve Bank of India measures are anticipated to improve the country's ext...
Rupee gains as oil retreat soothes, inflow expectations erode weakening biasThe Indian Rupee strengthened on Tuesday due to falling oil prices. Regulatory measures are expected to reduce India's balance of payments ...
Analysts see RBI measures steadying rupee, push back depreciation forecastsThe Indian rupee strengthened as falling crude oil prices and central bank measures to attract dollar inflows bolstered sentiment. Analysts...
RBI offers concessional swaps, allows leverage for NRI deposits to drive forex inflowsThe Reserve Bank of India has introduced new foreign exchange measures. These include special swap facilities to encourage state-owned comp...
RBI opens a dollar swap window to help hedge foreign borrowingsThe Reserve Bank of India is introducing a dollar-rupee swap facility for banks. This move aims to help state-run firms and lenders hedge t...
RBI exempts bank swap deals from net unhedged FX exposure normBanks will benefit from new Reserve Bank of India rules. Swap deals for foreign currency funds will not count towards their overnight forei...
RBI offers concessional swaps for PSUs, NRI deposits to drive forex inflowsThe Reserve Bank of India has introduced new foreign exchange measures. These include offering special swap facilities to encourage state-o...
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...
What steps India has taken to stem pressure on its external balance of paymentsIndia is taking steps to manage its currency's decline. Higher duties on gold and silver imports are in place. Import rules for silver have...
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...
India's forex reserves rise $938 million to $682 billion despite RBI's $5 billion swapIndia's foreign exchange reserves saw a slight increase of $938 million, reaching $682 billion by May 29. This rise occurred despite a sign...
Rupee posts biggest daily gain in 2 months, closes at 94.94 vs USD as RBI ramps up currency defenceThe rupee gained 0.9% to end at 94.9450 per dollar, its biggest gain since April 2. Forward premiums, the cost of hedging FX exposure, pl...
Strong backing, but light touch: What is the RBI's rupee playbook?The Reserve Bank of India will let the rupee's value be set by the market. It will only step in if trading becomes too unstable. Simultaneo...
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 ...
Government denies new report stating RBI may have sold $12 billion gold to rescue rupeeReports claiming the Reserve Bank of India sold gold to support the rupee have been denied by the Indian government. Official data shows In...
RBI may have sold gold to save foreign reserves, BE report showsThe RBI may have sold about $12 billion worth of gold reserves in the two weeks through May 22 to protect its foreign-currency assets amid ...