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India's Forex Reserves Dip to $625 Billion: A 10-Month Low Amidst Rupee Volatility

India's foreign exchange reserves have declined to a ten-month low of $625.87 billion, influenced by the RBI's intervention to stabilize the rupee. Despite the drop, reserves remai...

India's Forex Reserves Hit a 10-Month Low Amidst Rupee's Steepest Weekly Drop in 18 Months

India's forex reserves have fallen to a 10-month low of $625.9 billion, with the rupee experiencing its steepest weekly drop in 18 months. The decline is attributed to RBI's dollar...

India's Forex Reserves Witness a Sharp Decline: A Closer Look at the $8.714 Billion Drop

India's foreign exchange reserves have dropped by $8.714 billion to $625.871 billion, as reported by the RBI. The decline is attributed to revaluation and the RBI's interventions i...

Household Savings Set for a Strong Comeback in H1 FY25 as Debt Burdens Lighten

Net household financial savings are expected to significantly rebound in H1 FY25, driven by a decrease in liabilities and an increase in gross financial savings. This positive tren...

Indian Rupee Hits Near 86/$ Mark, Marking Tenth Consecutive Week of Decline

The Indian rupee has continued its downward trend against the US dollar, nearing the 86 mark for the tenth consecutive week. This decline is attributed to strong US non-farm payrol...

Indian Rupee Plunges to Historic Low Against the Dollar Amid Global Economic Shifts

The Indian rupee has plummeted to a historic low against the dollar, influenced by a strong dollar, weak equity markets, and subdued capital flows. Despite RBI's interventions, the...

India's Forex Reserves Witness a Sharp Decline: A $4.11 Billion Drop to $640.27 Billion

India's foreign exchange reserves have decreased by $4.112 billion to $640.279 billion, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India. This decline is part of a consistent decrease in r...

SBI Revolutionizes NRI Banking: Paperless Account Opening Now a Reality

State Bank of India introduces a digital onboarding process for NRIs, eliminating paperwork for NRE and NRO accounts. This move, aimed at enhancing customer convenience and reducin...

Discover the Complete List of Bank Holidays in January 2025 Across India

The RBI has released the January 2025 bank holiday schedule, highlighting state-specific closures due to various regional festivals. Essential for planning financial activities, th...

Indian Rupee Hits Record Low in 2024: A Deep Dive into the 3% Plunge

The Indian rupee ended 2024 with a 2.8% depreciation against the US dollar, marking its seventh consecutive year of decline. Factors include a potential shift in RBI's forex strate...

Drastic 99% Drop in Foreign Portfolio Investment to India in 2024

In 2024, India experienced a 99% drop in Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) inflows, from Rs 1.71 lakh crore in 2023 to Rs 2,026 crores. This decline is attributed to the strong US...

India's Household Debt Climbs: A Comparative Look at Emerging Markets

India's household debt has risen over the past three years but remains low compared to other emerging markets. The increase is driven by more borrowers rather than higher individua...

India's Financial Sector Poised for a Robust 2025, Says RBI Governor Malhotra

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra forecasts a strong entry into 2025 for India's financial sector, citing robust earnings, low impaired assets, and solid capital buffers. Despite global...

Projected Surge in NPAs by 2026: A Deep Dive into Banking Sector Stress Signals

Indian banks face a potential rise in NPAs by 2026, with RBI's stress tests indicating worsening asset quality, especially among private sector banks. The report also highlights vu...

Indian Rupee Plummets to Historic Low Against the Dollar Amid Market Turmoil

The Indian rupee reached a historic low against the dollar, closing at 85.53, with an intraday low of 85.80. Factors include panic dollar buying, increased demand, and maturing NDF...

India's Forex Reserves Take a Significant Dip: A Closer Look at the $8.48 Billion Decline

India's foreign exchange reserves have significantly declined by $8.478 billion to $644.391 billion, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India. This marks a continued downward trend...

Indian Rupee Hits Historic Low Against Dollar: What's Next for the Currency?

The Indian rupee has hit a historic low against the US dollar, closing at 85.26, marking its third consecutive session of decline. Market analysts predict the rupee will trade with...

Supreme Court Ruling: Banks Now Permitted to Impose Over 30% Interest on Credit Card Debts

The Supreme Court has ruled that banks can charge over 30% interest on credit card dues, overturning a 16-year-old NCDRC verdict. This decision emphasizes the importance of clear c...

India's Robust Forex Reserves: Sustaining 11 Months of Imports and 96% of External Debt

India's forex reserves as of June 2024 are sufficient to meet over 11 months of imports and 96% of external debt, according to the RBI. The reserves have increased by $6.4 billion ...

Raghuram Rajan Reveals Arun Jaitley's Support for Cleaning Up Bad Loans

Raghuram Rajan reveals that ex-finance minister Arun Jaitley supported cleaning up bad loans of Indian banks, highlighting the need for decisive action amidst corruption and global...

India's Forex Reserves Plummet to a Six-Month Low: What's Behind the Decline?

India's foreign exchange reserves have dropped to a near six-month low of $652.87 billion, influenced by RBI interventions and currency fluctuations. The rupee also hit an all-time...

Wholesale Price Inflation Hits Three-Month Low Amid Food Price Declines

Wholesale price-based inflation (WPI) drops to a three-month low of 1.89% in November, driven by reduced food prices. Financial experts expect a 0.25% interest rate cut by the RBI ...

High-Income States See Faster Inflation Decline: SBI Report

SBI report shows food inflation declines faster in high-income states due to workforce movement. Retail inflation aligns with RBI's 4% target. GFCF distribution changes noted.

India's November Inflation to Ease to 5.5%: Morgan Stanley Report

Morgan Stanley predicts India's CPI inflation to ease to 5.5% in November from 6.2% in October, driven by falling food prices and deceleration in core CPI. This decline offers reli...