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Forex reserves up $1.8 bn to $312 bn

Forex reserves up $1.8 bn to $312 bn

Rediff.com28 Jun 2008

Indian foreign exchange reserves rose by $1.8 billion in the week ended June 20, 2008, to $312.48 billion. The increase in reserves was basically due to a hike in foreign currency assets, which grew by $1.78 billion to $302.74 billion, according to the Reserve Bank of India's weekly statistical supplement released.

Taj Residency wins award for high forex earnings

Taj Residency wins award for high forex earnings

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

The union ministry of tourism has recognised Taj Residency, a Taj business hotel, as the 'best 5-star hotel in India' for the year 2003-04 for highest forex earnings.

India's forex reserves down to $293.53 bn

India's forex reserves down to $293.53 bn

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

India's foreign exchange reserves slipped marginally by $32.7 million to $293.53 billion, the Reserve Bank said.

India's forex reserves slip by $1.6 bn

India's forex reserves slip by $1.6 bn

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

The foreign exchange reserves slipped by a hefty $1.59 billion to $294.99 billion on the back of heavy decline in gold reserves and the core currency assets, the Reserve Bank said on Friday.

Forex reserves decline $763 mn to $640.11 bn

Forex reserves decline $763 mn to $640.11 bn

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined by $763 million to $640.11 billion in the week ended November 12, RBI data showed. In the previous week ended November 5, the reserves had decreased by $1.14 billion to $640.87 billion. It touched a lifetime high of $642.45 billion in the week ended September 3, 2021.

India's forex reserves cross $85 billion

India's forex reserves cross $85 billion

Rediff.com23 Aug 2003

The Reserve Bank of India's weekly statistical supplement said on Saturday that the country foreign exchange reserves had crossed rose by $418 million to touch $85.415 billion in the week ended August 15.

India's forex reserves at record high

India's forex reserves at record high

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

India's foreign exchange reserves are at a record high of $214.83 billion. Considering this rapid rise in country's forex reserves, the need to gauge adequacy of reserves has gained importance, said the RBI in its report on foreign exchange.

India's forex reserves slip to $293.97 bn

India's forex reserves slip to $293.97 bn

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

The foreign exchange reserves fell by $502.4 million to $293.97 billion due to fall in the currency assets, according to Reserve Bank data released on Friday.

How ONGC's project delay is bleeding India's forex reserves

How ONGC's project delay is bleeding India's forex reserves

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

At a time when crude oil and natural gas prices are sky-high, public sector behemoth ONGC's haphazard planning and mismanagement in developing showpiece deep-sea KG-D5 block is costing the nation over Rs 18,000 crores due to the delayed output of oil and gas, government officials said. ONGC was originally to start gas production from the Cluster-II fields in block KG-DWN-98/2 (KG-D5) in June 2019 and the first oil was to flow in March 2020. But these targets were quietly shifted to end-2021 because of deferments in awarding the fragmented work packages of the project, two officials with direct knowledge of the matter said on condition of anonymity.

Forex reserves up $1.349 billion

Forex reserves up $1.349 billion

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.349 billion for the week ended July 6 to $214.835 billion as against $213.486 billion in the previous week.

Pakistan skips Democracy Summit in Washington, DC

Pakistan skips Democracy Summit in Washington, DC

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Pakistan, the closest ally of China, has decided to skip the Democracy Summit that begins in Washington on Tuesday, opting instead to engage with the US bilaterally to strengthen democratic values, the foreign office in Islamabad said.

As stocks & rupee sank, India's forex reserves hit record high

As stocks & rupee sank, India's forex reserves hit record high

Rediff.com8 May 2015

India's gold reserves were also up by $297.7 million to $19.33 billion

India's forex reserves up at $315.55 billion

India's forex reserves up at $315.55 billion

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The country's forex reserves rose by $419.4 million to $315.551 billion in the week to November 14, driven by a rise in foreign currency assets.

RBI to suck out $5 billion liquidity from the system ahead of LIC IPO

RBI to suck out $5 billion liquidity from the system ahead of LIC IPO

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a dollar-rupee two-year sell-buy swap auction for $5 billion on March 8, which will suck out rupee liquidity from the system. The swap will be in the nature of a simple sell/buy foreign exchange from the RBI side, in which a bank will buy US dollars from the central bank and simultaneously agree to sell the same amount of US dollars at the end of the swap period. "With a view to elongating the maturity profile of its forward book and smoothen the receivables relating to forward assets, it has been decided to undertake sell/buy swap auction of $5 billion on March 8, 2022," the RBI said in a statement. The auction cut-off will be based on the premium amount in paisa terms up to two decimal points.

The Secret of Gautam Adani's Success

The Secret of Gautam Adani's Success

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Gautambhai has shown that he has ability to withstand payment delays or vexatious court cases. That is where he is on a more comfortable wicket than many others. A revealing excerpt from R N Bhaskar's Gautam Adani: Reimagining Business in India and the World.

Forex reserves drop by $3.4 billion

Forex reserves drop by $3.4 billion

Rediff.com14 May 2010

India's foreign exchange reserves fell by a significant $3.4 billion to $276.238 billion for the week ended May 7, as against $279.633 billion in the previous week, RBI data showed.

India pitches for a rating upgrade with Moody's, questions methodology

India pitches for a rating upgrade with Moody's, questions methodology

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

India on Friday made a strong pitch for a sovereign rating upgrade with Moody's and also questioned the parameters based on which the US-based agency accords ratings, sources said on Friday. Ahead of its annual review of the sovereign rating, Moody's Investors Service representatives met Indian government officials during which the officials highlighted the reforms and strong fundamentals of the Indian economy. A higher rating for India would mean the nation is less riskier, translating into lower interest rates on borrowings.

Forex reserves jump by $2.76 bn to $632.95 bn

Forex reserves jump by $2.76 bn to $632.95 bn

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The country's foreign exchange reserves increased by $2.76 billion to $632.95 billion for the week ended February 18 on a healthy rise in the value of gold reserves and core currency assets, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had declined by $1.76 billion to $630.19 billion. During the reporting week, the rise in overall reserves was on account of an increase in the foreign currency assets (FCA), a major component of the overall reserves, the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) weekly data released on Friday showed.

Forex use: FM spells out plan

Forex use: FM spells out plan

Rediff.com8 Jan 2005

Forex reserves down by $601 mn

Forex reserves down by $601 mn

Rediff.com22 Jul 2006

India's forex reserves decreased by $601 million to stand at $162.659 billion during the week ended on July 14

Rupee expected to weaken more to touch $83.5, may improve in Sep

Rupee expected to weaken more to touch $83.5, may improve in Sep

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

The Indian rupee, which has depreciated 1.1 per cent so far in August, is expected to decline further on the back of a strengthening US dollar and a weakening Chinese yuan, according to a Business Standard poll of analysts. The Indian rupee hit an all-time low recently, closing at 83.15 per dollar. Five of the 10 respondents said the Indian currency might touch 83.5 per dollar in August itself, while others said the worst could be over.

Thomas Cook to acquire LKP Forex

Thomas Cook to acquire LKP Forex

Rediff.com1 Jul 2006

On a consolidated basis, the merged entity will have 145 branches, Rs 200 crore in revenue and 1,800 employees.

No forex reserves large enough to counter external shocks: Rajan

No forex reserves large enough to counter external shocks: Rajan

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

By March 28, the reserves rose by a whopping $5.038 billion to $303.673 billion, the second highest in the fiscal.

Why India's forex kitty is all set to swell

Why India's forex kitty is all set to swell

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Analysts said even though the Indian economy is expected to slow down to 7.2 per cent in fiscal 2020, it is still the best bet for investment for foreign investors.

Forex reserves down by $1.76 bn to $630.19 bn

Forex reserves down by $1.76 bn to $630.19 bn

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined by $1.76 billion to $630.19 billion in the week ended on February 11, the RBI data showed. In the previous week ended February 4, the reserves had risen by $2.2 billion to $631.95 billion. It touched a lifetime high of $642.45 billion in the week ended on September 3, 2021.

Forex reserves down by $950 mn

Forex reserves down by $950 mn

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005

India's forex reserves decreased by $950 million to stand at $144 billion during the week ended December 23 against $145 billion during the preceding week.

JP Morgan's inclusion of India to emerging market debt index may boost G-secs

JP Morgan's inclusion of India to emerging market debt index may boost G-secs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

India's inclusion in JP Morgan's bond index can channel billions of dollars into India. How will the government securities market handle it?

Forex reserves up at $145 billion

Forex reserves up at $145 billion

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

India's forex reserves increased by $1.057 billion to stand at $145 billion during the week ended December 16 against $143.943 billion during the preceding week

9 more banks under scanner over money laundering

9 more banks under scanner over money laundering

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the magnitude of the alleged black money transfer through state-owned BoB will only be known after completion of the multi-disciplinary probe.

Forex reserves up by $952 million

Forex reserves up by $952 million

Rediff.com8 Jul 2006

India's forex reserves increased by $952 million to stand at $162.912 billion during the week ended on June 30, as against $161.960 billion during the week ended June 23.

Forex reserves down by $66 mn

Forex reserves down by $66 mn

Rediff.com28 Jan 2006

India's forex reserves decreased by 466 million to stand at 4139.44 billion during the week ended January 20, 2005 against $139.51 billion during the preceding week.

Rupee falls 10 paise to 79.23 against US dollar

Rupee falls 10 paise to 79.23 against US dollar

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The rupee declined by 10 paise to close at 79.23 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, tracking the strength of the American currency in the overseas market. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened at 79.20 and finally ended at 79.23, down 10 paise over its previous close of 79.13. "Gains for the currency were short-lived even after RBI announced forex related measures. "Pound held on to its gains after Boris Johnson said he was quitting as prime minister following a rush of ministerial resignations and calls for him to go," said Gaurang Somaiya, Forex & Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Forex reserves at $137.538 billion

Forex reserves at $137.538 billion

Rediff.com30 Jul 2005

India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $23 million for the week ended July 22, 2005.

India's forex reserves cross half-a-trillion dollar mark for first time

India's forex reserves cross half-a-trillion dollar mark for first time

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The reserves rose to $501.70 billion helped by a whopping rise in foreign currency assets, the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India.

Forex reserves fall by $127 mn

Forex reserves fall by $127 mn

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

India's forex reserves declined by $127 million to stand at $142.18 billion during the week ended November 18 against $142.30 billion during the preceding week.

RBI told to examine forex sale

RBI told to examine forex sale

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

India's aviation sector likely to return to profit in FY24 on higher traffic, pricing

India's aviation sector likely to return to profit in FY24 on higher traffic, pricing

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

India's aviation industry could return to profitability in 2023-24 for the first time since the pandemic. The industry may pare aggregated net loss by 75-80 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to between Rs 3,500 crore and Rs 4,500 crore in 2022-23 (FY23), compared with Rs 17,500 crore of net losses in 2021-22 (FY22). A combination of recovery in passenger volumes and easing cost pressures due to stable fuel and foreign exchange (forex) costs could spark a turnaround. CRISIL says domestic and international passenger traffic recovered to 90 per cent and 98 per cent, respectively, of pre-pandemic traffic (2019-20, or FY20), in April-December 2022, compared with April-December 2019.

Forex reserves down by $4.53 bn to $629.75 bn

Forex reserves down by $4.53 bn to $629.75 bn

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined by $4.53 billion to stand at $629.75 billion in the week ended January 28, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week ended January 21, the reserves had decreased by $678 million to $634.29 billion. It touched a lifetime high of $642.45 billion in the week ended September 3, 2021.

How to cope with the forex dilemma

How to cope with the forex dilemma

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Risk management is too technical and dynamic a field to lend itself to decision-making by a committee. It needs to be run by professionals with a clear mandate and accountability, says Jamal Mecklai.