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20 nations with largest foreign exchange reserves

20 nations with largest foreign exchange reserves

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

India is among the top 10 nations in terms of foreign exchange reserves.

'Vaibhav has two options: Gill Highway & Shaw Bylane'

'Vaibhav has two options: Gill Highway & Shaw Bylane'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Bihar Cricket Association president Rakesh Tiwary, along with the Royals management, Dravid, and Vaibhav's father Sanjiv, are trying to create a safety net around the teenager, whose life has changed after becoming the youngest ever centurion in IPL's history.

India's forex reserves dip to $302 billion

India's forex reserves dip to $302 billion

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

India's foreign exchange reserves nearly hit a nine-month low and fell by $5 billion to $302 billion for the week ended December 16, on account of revaluation in foreign currency assets.

When A Golfer Lost His Bags...

When A Golfer Lost His Bags...

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Top golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar lodged a complaint against Emirates Airlines for delaying his bags, which he said affected his game. Jehangir Gai tells us what happened next.

Forex kitty at record high of $449 billion

Forex kitty at record high of $449 billion

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

During the reporting week, gold reserves increased marginally by $87 million to $26.796 billion.

Forex reserves rise $441 mn to new lifetime high

Forex reserves rise $441 mn to new lifetime high

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

During the week, gold reserves decreased by $200 million to $26.709 billion.

Forex kitty touches a new high of $448 bn

Forex kitty touches a new high of $448 bn

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

During the week, gold reserves declined by $443 million to $26.910 billion.

10 countries with largest foreign reserves

10 countries with largest foreign reserves

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Foreign exchange reserve, often taken as a yardstick to gauge a country's financial strength, are the foreign currency deposits and bonds held by central banks or monetary authorities (it is Reserve Bank in case of India).

Don't Want IT Notice? Read This NOW!

Don't Want IT Notice? Read This NOW!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Tax evaders, BEWARE! The Income Tax department is using AI data analytics to bust fake deductions, flag HRA fraud, and trace digital footprints.

Karnataka CM draws flak as video in luxury jet goes viral

Karnataka CM draws flak as video in luxury jet goes viral

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday came down heavily on the Congress government in Karnataka for flaunting their 'rich fortunes and luxury lifestyles' following a viral video on social media showing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his cabinet colleague B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan in a private jet.

IMF approves $4.78 billion for India

IMF approves $4.78 billion for India

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

The IMF Board of Governors have approved a general allocation of special drawing rights equivalent to $250 billion to provide liquidity to global economic system by supplementing its member countries' foreign exchange reserves.

India's external debt rises to $261.4 billion

India's external debt rises to $261.4 billion

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

India's external debt rose by 16.46 per cent to $261.4 billion at the end of 2009-10 on the back of an improved liquidity in the global financial system along with an additional allocation of special drawing rights of the International Monetary Fund.

Forex reserves climb $3.1 bn to record $516.362 bn

Forex reserves climb $3.1 bn to record $516.362 bn

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Gold reserves were up by $712 million to $34.729 billion.

RBI buys $10-bn worth IMF notes

RBI buys $10-bn worth IMF notes

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

The Reserve Bank has entered into an agreement buy up to $10 billion (over Rs 45,000 crore) worth notes from the IMF to help the multilateral agency shore up its resources for assisting countries hit by the global financial meltdown.

Amid PM Modi's retirement claim, Yogi opens up on future

Amid PM Modi's retirement claim, Yogi opens up on future

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, known for his hardline Hindutva views and 'bulldozer justice' approach, has spoken out about his policies toward Muslims, the Waqf board, and his vision for India. He asserts that Muslims will receive a fair share of development in Uttar Pradesh, but not special concessions. He also criticizes the Waqf board for its alleged appropriation of government properties and calls for its reform. Adityanath defends his 'bulldozer justice' policy, claiming it is necessary for infrastructure development and removal of encroachments. He also discusses his vision for India, emphasizing the importance of Hindi as a national language and the need for unity across different linguistic groups.

India's forex reserves cross $300 billion

India's forex reserves cross $300 billion

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

India's foreign exchange reserves rose $2.25 billion in the week ended November 5 to $300.21 billion on foreign portfolio inflows and changes in the value of global currencies.

World Champ Gukesh dreams of chess in Olympics

World Champ Gukesh dreams of chess in Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Newly-crowned world chess champion D Gukesh is looking forward to the day when the sport will become a part of the Olympic curriculum, which, he said, would take it to an altogether different level not just in India but across the world.

Forex kitty shrinks to $254 bn

Forex kitty shrinks to $254 bn

Rediff.com25 May 2009

India's foreign exchange reserves declined $1.73 billion to $254.21 billion during the week ended May 15, 2009, mainly due to revaluation of currencies.

Forex reserves surge $5.27 bn to lifetime high of $598.16 bn

Forex reserves surge $5.27 bn to lifetime high of $598.16 bn

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves surged by $5.271 billion to touch a record high of $598.165 billion in the week ended May 28, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week ended May 21, 2021, the reserves had increased by $2.865 billion to $592.894 billion. While announcing the second bi-monthly monetary policy review earlier on Friday, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the country's forex reserves may have crossed $600 billion currently.

Forex reserves rise by $3.6 bn

Forex reserves rise by $3.6 bn

Rediff.com27 Dec 2008

India's foreign exchange reserve went up by $3.59 billion to $254.05 billion during the week ended December 19, 2008 mainly on account of revaluation in foreign currency. The foreign currency assets rose by $3.58 billion to $ 245.30 billion, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India on Friday.

India's forex reserves swell by nearly $2 bn

India's forex reserves swell by nearly $2 bn

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Foreign currency assets, which stood at $236.971 billion in the previous week, went up to $238.968 billion this week, RBI data showed on Friday. Gold reserves, during the week, declined to $7.861 billion from $8.382 billion in the week before while the country's special drawing rights remained unchanged at $3 million, the data said.

India's forex kitty surges to $479.57 billion

India's forex kitty surges to $479.57 billion

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Gold reserves increased $1.54 billion to $32.68 billion in the reporting week.

Forex reserves up at $118.35 billion

Forex reserves up at $118.35 billion

Rediff.com25 Sep 2004

India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $104 million during the week ending September 17 to touch $118.359 billion, the Reserve Bank of India said on Saturday.

Forex reserves scale record high of $442.5 billion

Forex reserves scale record high of $442.5 billion

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

For the week under review, foreign currency assets, which are the biggest parts of the reserves, increased by $1.642 billion to $410.453 billion.

India's forex reserves down $287.5 mn

India's forex reserves down $287.5 mn

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

For the week under review, Special Drawing Rights fell by $ 13 million to $4.19 billion, while India's reserve position with the International Monetary Fund was down $3.5 million to $1.14 billion.

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'While I would never wish for anyone to go through what we are, it has brought out the best in us by making each one of us a better version of ourselves.' 'Being courageous, fighting for freedom, taking the burden of responsibility to help each other...' 'I know hundreds and hundreds of examples where Ukrainians are risking their lives for complete strangers and it is only in moments like this that we truly understand what it means to be human.'

Forex reserves at record high of $393.612 billion

Forex reserves at record high of $393.612 billion

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Gold reserves remained unchanged at $19.943 billion.

Forex kitty down by $902 mn to $474.66 bn

Forex kitty down by $902 mn to $474.66 bn

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Gold reserve also declined by $340 million to $30.55 billion.

The G-20: An idea from India

The G-20: An idea from India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

India should push the World Bank to focus on generating ideas and technology.

'When Meena Kumari Died, I Became Hysterical'

'When Meena Kumari Died, I Became Hysterical'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

'My mom had told me a great deal about Meena Kumari and how she could make a tear drop at the right moment. A legend who was in total control. But when I finally met her, I saw a frail, shrivelled and petite woman -- just a bag of bones. Very tiny. She was dying.'

India joins the $100-billion club!

India joins the $100-billion club!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2003

PIX: Bayern Munich crush Frankfurt; Real Madrid ease to victory

PIX: Bayern Munich crush Frankfurt; Real Madrid ease to victory

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich powered past third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 with an impressive display of high-pressing football on Sunday.

Forex reserves near 3-mth low

Forex reserves near 3-mth low

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

India's reserve position with the International Monetary Fund was down $4.4 million to $1.67 billion.

Forex reserves fall by $806 mn

Forex reserves fall by $806 mn

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

Driven largely by revaluation of international currencies, foreign exchange reserves fell by $806 million during the week ended February 4, 2005 taking the total reserves to $128.91 billion.

Forex reserves @ $129.43 billion

Forex reserves @ $129.43 billion

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

India's foreign exchange reserves grew marginally by $51 million during the week ending January 21, 2005 to touch $129.43 billion.

Forex reserves drop by $ 697 mn due to fall in currency assets

Forex reserves drop by $ 697 mn due to fall in currency assets

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

In the reporting week, foreign currency assets, which are a major component of the overall reserves, reduced by $ 633 million to $ 398.724 billion.

Forex reserves down $525 mn

Forex reserves down $525 mn

Rediff.com3 Jul 2004

India's foreign exchange reserves declined by $525 million to reach $1,19,407 million mark for the week ended June 25.

Forex reserves up at $118.62 bn

Forex reserves up at $118.62 bn

Rediff.com22 May 2004

India's foreign exchange reserves rose marginally by $49 million to touch $118.62 billion for the week ended May 14.

Forex reserves up at $118.57 bn

Forex reserves up at $118.57 bn

Rediff.com15 May 2004

India's foreign exchange reserves rose further by $89 million to reach $118.57 billion for the week ended May 7.

Forex reserves up by $291 mn

Forex reserves up by $291 mn

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

India's foreign exchange reserves grew by $291 million during the week ending January 28, 2005 to touch $1,29,720 million.