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Forex reserves rise by $1.739 bn to $582.037 bn

Forex reserves rise by $1.739 bn to $582.037 bn

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.739 billion to $582.037 billion in the week ended on March 12, the RBI data showed. In the previous week ended March 5, the reserves had declined by $4.255 billion to $580.299 billion. The reserves had touched a record high of $590.185 billion in the week ended January 29, 2021.

China's forex reserves = $853.7 billion!

China's forex reserves = $853.7 billion!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

China, with $853.7 billion in its vaults, has just toppled Japan's long-held status as the world's largest holder of foreign exchange reserves, the state media reported.

India's forex reserves jump $2.35 bn to $596 bn

India's forex reserves jump $2.35 bn to $596 bn

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India's forex reserves increased by $2.35 billion to $596.098 billion for the week ended June 16, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. The overall reserves had dropped by $1.32 billion to $593.75 billion in the previous reporting week. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Gold, silver rally to extend record run

Gold, silver rally to extend record run

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Gold and silver prices are poised to maintain their record-setting rally in the coming week as investors focus on global inflation data and key macroeconomic indicators that shape central bank policy paths, analysts said.

Forex reserves fall by $550 mn

Forex reserves fall by $550 mn

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

India's foreign exchange reserve fell by $550 million to $245.80 billion during the week ended November 21, 2008, due to revaluation in some foreign currencies and partial intervention by the Reserve Bank of India to check a steep depreciation of the rupee.

Forex reserves rise by $1.013 bn to record high of $610.012 bn

Forex reserves rise by $1.013 bn to record high of $610.012 bn

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves swelled by $1.013 billion to touch a lifetime high of $610.012 billion in the week ended July 2, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week ended June 25, 2021, the reserves had jumped by $5.066 billion to reach $608.999 billion. During the reporting week, the rise in the forex kitty was mainly on account of an increase in foreign currency assets (FCA), a major component of the overall reserves.

Forex reserves up $183 mn to record high of $560.71 bn

Forex reserves up $183 mn to record high of $560.71 bn

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The country's foreign exchange reserves rose $183 million to touch a record high of $560.715 billion in the week ended October 30, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week ended October 23, the reserves had jumped $5.412 billion to $560.532 billion.

Forex reserves up by $758 mn to lifetime high of $586.082 bn

Forex reserves up by $758 mn to lifetime high of $586.082 bn

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves rose by $758 million to reach a record high of $586.082 billion in the week ended January 8, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week ended January 1, the reserves had increased by $4.483 billion to $585.324 billion.

Forex reserves surge by $9.42 bn to all-time high of $620.57 bn

Forex reserves surge by $9.42 bn to all-time high of $620.57 bn

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves surged by $9.427 billion to record high of $620.576 billion in the week ended July 30, according to the latest RBI data. In the previous week ended July 23, the reserves had declined by $1.581 billion to $611.149 billion. In the reporting week ended July 30, the rise in the reserves was on the back of an increase in foreign currency assets (FCAs), a major component of the overall reserves, the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) weekly data released on Friday showed.

Forex reserves climb $2.518 bn to record $575.29 bn

Forex reserves climb $2.518 bn to record $575.29 bn

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The country's foreign exchange reserves rose by $2.518 billion to touch a lifetime high of $575.29 billion in the week ended November 20, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week ended November 13, the reserves had surged by $4.277 billion to $572.771 billion. In the reporting week, the increase in the forex kitty was on account of a rise in foreign currency assets (FCAs), a major component of the overall reserves.

After touching record high, forex reserves slip to $583.70 bn

After touching record high, forex reserves slip to $583.70 bn

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves fell by $249 million to $583.697 billion in the week ended February 12, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week, the reserves had declined by $6.24 billion to stand at $583.945 billion. It had touched a record high of $590.185 billion in the week ended January 29, 2021.

India's forex reserves touch all-time high of $555 bn

India's forex reserves touch all-time high of $555 bn

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

The country's foreign exchange reserves touched a life time high of USD 555.12 billion after it surged by USD 3.615 billion in the week ended October 16, according to RBI data.

Sensex slips below 82K amid widespread sell-off

Sensex slips below 82K amid widespread sell-off

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Market sentiment is likely to remain cautious as investors position themselves for the upcoming Union Budget and the US Fed's interest rate decision, where expectations are muted.

Forex reserves down by $1.30 bn

Forex reserves down by $1.30 bn

Rediff.com21 May 2005

Continuing the trend of the last two weeks, India's foreign exchange reserves, hit by revaluation of foreign currencies, dipped by a massive $1.30 billion for the week ended May 13, 2005.

India's foreign reserves plummet by $3.20 bn

India's foreign reserves plummet by $3.20 bn

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Dropping for the second straight week, India's foreign exchange reserves plummeted by a hefty $3.20 billion at $284.65 billion on a heavy decline in the currency assets, the Reserve Bank said.

India's forex reserves at all-time high of $490 billion

India's forex reserves at all-time high of $490 billion

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The country's foreign exchange reserves swelled by USD 3.005 billion to a lifetime high of USD 490.044 billion in the week ending May 22, mainly on account of a rise in foreign currency assets, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week, the reserves had increased by USD 1.726 billion to USD 487.04 billion.

India's forex kitty jumps $5.25 bn to a fresh high of $689.24 bn

India's forex kitty jumps $5.25 bn to a fresh high of $689.24 bn

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

India's forex reserves jumped $5.25 billion to a new all-time high of $689.24 billion for the week ended September 6, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. The overall kitty had jumped by $2.3 billion to a record $683.99 billion for the previous reporting week.

Forex kitty jumps $12.59 bn to hit record high of $704.88 bn

Forex kitty jumps $12.59 bn to hit record high of $704.88 bn

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

India's forex reserves jumped by $12.59 billion to a new all-time high of $704.88 billion for the week ended September 27, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. The overall kitty had swelled by $2.84 billion to $692.3 billion in the previous reporting week. The $12.588 billion would be one of the highest weekly rises ever and this is the first time the reserves have crossed the $700 billion mark.

Ranya Rao case: ED raids institutions linked to K'taka home minister

Ranya Rao case: ED raids institutions linked to K'taka home minister

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday searched locations in Karnataka, including educational institutions linked to state Home Minister G Parameshwara, as part of a probe into alleged gold smuggling-linked money laundering case against Kannada actor Ranya Rao and others. The ED sources said an educational trust is suspected to have "diverted" funds and made a payment of Rs 40 lakh towards the credit card bill of Rao, allegedly on the instructions of an influential individual. The sources claimed the trust is linked to Parameshwara and the "influential" individual is a politically exposed person. The searches found there were no supporting vouchers or documentation to "substantiate" this payment (for credit card bill payment), they said.

Forex reserves rise $8.895 billion to record high of $642.45 billion

Forex reserves rise $8.895 billion to record high of $642.45 billion

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves increased by $8.895 billion to reach a record high of $642.453 billion in the week ended September 3, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed. In the previous week ended August 27, the reserves had surged $16.663 billion to $633.558 billion, mainly due to a rise in special drawing rights (SDR) holdings. International Monetary Fund (IMF) had made an allocation of SDR 12.57 billion to India. For the week ended September 3, the increase was on account of a rise in foreign currency assets (FCAs), a major component of the overall reserves, RBI's weekly data released on Friday showed.

RBI not targeting specific rupee level: Guv

RBI not targeting specific rupee level: Guv

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said the exchange rate policy has remained consistent over the years and the central bank does not target any 'specific level or band' of the rupee, which slipped to an all-time low of 87.59 to a US dollar. On Thursday, the rupee plunged 16 paise to close at a record low of 87.59 against the American currency. "I would like to mention here that the Reserve Bank's exchange rate policy has remained consistent over the years.

Forex reserves drop $3.017 bn to $542.021 bn

Forex reserves drop $3.017 bn to $542.021 bn

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Gold reserves were down by $1.441 billion in the reporting week to $35.999 billion.

Govt moves to shield trade as Iran war chokes sea routes

Govt moves to shield trade as Iran war chokes sea routes

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

With the Iran war escalating sharply and crisis deepening in the global energy market, India on Monday unveiled a coordinated plan to support exporters and shippers caught in the fallout.

Forex reserves drop by $24.02 bn to $400.52 bn in Apr-Sep

Forex reserves drop by $24.02 bn to $400.52 bn in Apr-Sep

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The apex bank held 586.44 tonne of gold as on September 30, of which 294.14 tonne are held overseas in safe custody with the Bank of England and the Bank for International Settlements, while the remaining gold is held domestically

Forex reserves hit lifetime high, rise $2.8 bn to $592.89 bn

Forex reserves hit lifetime high, rise $2.8 bn to $592.89 bn

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves rose by $2.865 billion to a record high of $592.894 billion for the week ended May 21, boosted by gold and currency assets, RBI data showed on Friday. The previous all-time high for the forex kitty was $590.185 billion for the week ended January 29, 2021. For the previous week ended May 14, the reserves had increased by $563 million to reach $590.028 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 reserves up by $3.378 bn to record $545.038 bn

Forex reserves up by $3.378 bn to record $545.038 bn

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Gold reserves were down by $580 million in the reporting week to $37.440 billion.

Forex reserves surge $7.78 bn to lifetime high of $568.494 bn

Forex reserves surge $7.78 bn to lifetime high of $568.494 bn

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The country's foreign exchange reserves jumped by a massive $7.779 billion to touch a lifetime high of $568.494 billion in the week ended November 6, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week ended October 30, the reserves had increased by $183 million to $560.715 billion. In the reporting week, the jump in reserves was mainly on account of an increase in foreign current assets (FCAs), a major component of the overall reserves.

Forex reserves slip to $118.31 billion

Forex reserves slip to $118.31 billion

Rediff.com7 Aug 2004

For the second week in a row, India's foreign exchange reserves fell by a whopping $1.25 billion to $118.31 billion for the week ended July 30.

Eight soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K

Eight soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

The intense exchange of fire between the two sides lasted several hours before the guns fell silent. Reinforcements have been deployed to strengthen the cordon and neutralise the terrorists, the officials said.

Gsec yield curve may flatten in FY27

Gsec yield curve may flatten in FY27

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

The government bond yield curve is likely to flatten in the financial year 2027 (FY27) as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to ease supply pressure in the ultra-long segment. In FY26 so far, reduced investments by insurance companies and pension funds pushed up yields on ultra-long tenor securities, steepening the curve.

Forex reserves surge by $2.296 bn to $537.548 bn

Forex reserves surge by $2.296 bn to $537.548 bn

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Gold reserves were down by $331 million to $37.264 billion.

Forex kitty drops $867 million to $593.04 billion

Forex kitty drops $867 million to $593.04 billion

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

India's foreign exchange reserves declined $867 million to $593.04 billion in the week ended September 15, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves dropped $4.99 billion to $593.90 billion. In October 2021, the country's reserves had touched an all-time high of $645 billion.

India's forex reserves comfortable: RBI

India's forex reserves comfortable: RBI

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

Subbarao said the flight of dollar being witnessed following the euro zone crisis is a 'natural reaction' when there is an uncertainty.

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

When everyone has footage and no one can verify it, the loudest voice wins, notes Prem Panicker who begins a daily blog on the War in the Middle East.

India's forex reserves cross $125 bn

India's forex reserves cross $125 bn

Rediff.com27 Nov 2004

Robust trade and overseas investment inflows along with revaluation of currencies propelled India's foreign exchange reserves to rise further by $1.56 billion to cross $125 billion mark during the week ended November 19.

Forex reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn

Forex reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

India's forex reserves increased by $6.31 billion to $584.76 billion for the week ended April 7, the RBI said on Friday. In the last reporting week, the forex kitty snapped a two-week rising trend to decline by $329 million to 578.45 billion. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

India rejects IMF view that US tariffs will stay indefinitely, hit growth

India rejects IMF view that US tariffs will stay indefinitely, hit growth

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Indian government has expressed its disagreement with the IMF staff's 'baseline' assumption that the 50 per cent US tariffs on its goods exports 'would remain in place indefinitely', based on which the staff pegged the country's GDP growth at 6.6 per cent this year, and pared its 2026-27 projection by 20 basis points to 6.2 per cent.

Rupee loses 10% vs USD over a year, FX reserves fall to near 2-yr low

Rupee loses 10% vs USD over a year, FX reserves fall to near 2-yr low

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The rupee has depreciated 9.7 per cent against the US dollar over a year and with the RBI stemming the rupee's weakness through dollar sales, its reserves have dropped to their lowest levels since October, 2020. The fall in reserves has widespread implications.