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India's forex reserves drop $6.7 bn to $717 bn

India's forex reserves drop $6.7 bn to $717 bn

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's forex reserves dropped by $6.71 billion to $717 billion during the week ended February 6, the RBI said on Friday.

India's forex kitty jumps $8.66 bn to record $725.72 bn

India's forex kitty jumps $8.66 bn to record $725.72 bn

Rediff.com6 hours ago

India's forex reserves jumped $8.663 billion to hit a new all-time high of $725.727 billion in the week ended February 13, the RBI said on Friday.

RBI proposes easing forex transaction norms

RBI proposes easing forex transaction norms

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday proposed greater flexibility to authorised persons to undertake foreign exchange transactions for hedging their exposures, balance sheet management and market-making, as well as to ease reporting obligations, after a review of the current regulations.

Forex kitty jumps by $14.36 bn to new peak of $723.77 bn

Forex kitty jumps by $14.36 bn to new peak of $723.77 bn

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

India's forex reserves jumped by another $14.36 billion to a new all-time high of $723.77 billion during the week ended January 30, the Reserve Bank said on Friday.

Forex reserves jump by $8 bn to all-time high of $709 bn

Forex reserves jump by $8 bn to all-time high of $709 bn

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

India's forex reserves jumped by $8 billion to an all-time high of $709 billion during the week ended January 23, the RBI said on Friday.

Forex reserves rise by $14 bn to $700 bn

Forex reserves rise by $14 bn to $700 bn

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves jumped by $14 billion to $701 billion during the week ended January 16, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. The overall reserves had increased by $392 million to $687 billion in the preceding week.

Forex reserves increase $392 mn to $687 bn

Forex reserves increase $392 mn to $687 bn

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

India's forex reserves increased by $392 million to $687 billion during the week ended January 9, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday.

Relaxed ECB norms may lift foreign borrowings by Indian companies

Relaxed ECB norms may lift foreign borrowings by Indian companies

Rediff.com1 days ago

The easing of external commercial borrowing (ECB) norms by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to significantly boost overseas fundraising by Indian companies, market participants said.

Forex Reserves Rise $14 Billion In Best Week In 10 Months: RBI

Forex Reserves Rise $14 Billion In Best Week In 10 Months: RBI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The total reserves increased to $701.3 billion on the back of a rise in foreign currency assets which increased by $9.6 billion to $560 billion during the reported week.

Forex reserves drop by $9.80 bn to $686.80 bn

Forex reserves drop by $9.80 bn to $686.80 bn

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

India's forex reserves dropped by $9.8 billion to $686.81 billion in the week to January 2, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday.

GIFT IFSC captures 65% of ECBs in FY26 on lower taxes, lighter rules

GIFT IFSC captures 65% of ECBs in FY26 on lower taxes, lighter rules

Rediff.com7 days ago

Nearly two-thirds of external commercial borrowings (ECBs) raised so far in the ongoing financial year (2025-26/FY26) have been routed through Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), a sharp jump from the 36 per cent recorded in 2024-25.

India's forex reserves jump $3.29 bn to $696.61 bn

India's forex reserves jump $3.29 bn to $696.61 bn

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

India's forex reserves jumped by $3.29 billion to $696.61 billion in the week to December 26, the RBI said on Friday. The overall kitty had increased by $4.368 billion to $693.32 billion in the previous reporting week.

Maintenance amount can't be determined with mathematical precision: HC

Maintenance amount can't be determined with mathematical precision: HC

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

The Delhi High Court has stated that the amount of interim maintenance for a spouse cannot be determined with mathematical precision, while hearing a case to enhance a woman's interim maintenance.

Forex reserves rise by $4.36 bn to $693 bn

Forex reserves rise by $4.36 bn to $693 bn

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

India's forex reserves jumped by $4.36 billion to $693 billion during the week ended December 19, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. The overall kitty had increased by $1.69 billion to $688.95 billion in the previous week.

Economic Survey 2026: India must run marathon and sprint simultaneously

Economic Survey 2026: India must run marathon and sprint simultaneously

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

According to the Economic Survey 2026, the appropriate stance for 2026 is therefore one of strategic sobriety rather than defensive pessimism.

Forex reserves jump $1.69 bn to $688.94 bn

Forex reserves jump $1.69 bn to $688.94 bn

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

India's forex reserves jumped by $1.689 billion to $688.949 billion during the week ended December 12, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday.

Forex reserves jump by $1 bn to $687 bn

Forex reserves jump by $1 bn to $687 bn

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

India's forex reserves jumped by $1 billion to $687 billion during the week ended December 5, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, India's forex reserves had dropped by $1.88 billion to $686 billion.

Forex reserves drop by $1.88 bn to $686 bn

Forex reserves drop by $1.88 bn to $686 bn

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

India's forex reserves dropped by $1.88 billion to $686 billion during the week ended November 28, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had declined by $4.47 billion to $688 billion.

Forex Reserves See Sharp Weekly Fall

Forex Reserves See Sharp Weekly Fall

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

The previous largest weekly decline was recorded in the week ended November 15, 2024.

India's forex reserves decline $4.47 bn to $688 bn

India's forex reserves decline $4.47 bn to $688 bn

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

India's forex reserves declined $4.47 billion to $688.104 billion during the week ended November 21 due to a steep decrease in the value of gold reserves, the RBI said on Friday.

Forex reserves jump $5.54 bn to $692.57 bn

Forex reserves jump $5.54 bn to $692.57 bn

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

India's forex reserves jumped $5.54 billion to $692.57 billion during the week ended November 14 due to a steep increase in the value of gold reserves, the RBI said on Friday.

Gold most stable asset during geopolitical tensions: RBI staff study

Gold most stable asset during geopolitical tensions: RBI staff study

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Gold has emerged as the most stable asset during episodes of geopolitical stress, and crude oil has been more sensitive than others when it comes to regional conflicts and sanctions, according to a report in the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) monthly bulletin. Silver and the United States Treasury have showed moderate reactions.

Forex reserves drop $2.7 bn to $687 bn

Forex reserves drop $2.7 bn to $687 bn

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

India's foreign exchange reserves dropped by another $2.7 billion to $687.03 billion during the week ended November 7, the RBI said on Friday.

Forex reserves drop $5.62 bn to $689.73 bn

Forex reserves drop $5.62 bn to $689.73 bn

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

India's forex reserves dropped $5.62 billion to $689.73 billion for the week ended October 31, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. The overall reserves had declined by $6.92 billion to $695.35 billion.

India's forex reserves drop $6.9 bn to $695.36 bn

India's forex reserves drop $6.9 bn to $695.36 bn

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

India's forex reserves dropped by $6.925 billion to $695.355 billion during the week ended October 24, the RBI said on Friday.

Weaker Rupee: Plan Overseas Goals

Weaker Rupee: Plan Overseas Goals

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Investors must account for currency depreciation in their financial plans and use instruments that can cushion the erosion in purchasing power.

Red Fort blast: Dr Shaheen wanted to recruit women for mission

Red Fort blast: Dr Shaheen wanted to recruit women for mission

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Dr. Shaheen Shahid, arrested in connection with the Delhi blast, planned to recruit women for terrorist activities. NIA investigation reveals cash, gold, and foreign currency were recovered from her hostel room.

Forex reserves jump by $4.5 billion to $702.28 billion

Forex reserves jump by $4.5 billion to $702.28 billion

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

India's forex reserves increased by $4.496 billion to $702.28 billion for the week ended October 17, as the value of gold reserves rose further, the RBI said on Friday.

'Large Part Of Capital Needs To Be Met Via GIFT City'

'Large Part Of Capital Needs To Be Met Via GIFT City'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Foreign capital will continue to come directly into India, but companies have realised that GIFT City is a more cost-efficient way of channelling funds.'

Forex kitty drops to $698 bn; value of gold...crosses $100 bn

Forex kitty drops to $698 bn; value of gold...crosses $100 bn

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

India's forex reserves dropped by $2.18 billion to $697.79 billion during the week ended October 10, according to the Reserve Bank data released on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall kitty had decreased by $276 million to $699.96 billion.

India's forex reserves drop below $700 bn

India's forex reserves drop below $700 bn

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

India's forex reserves fell by $276 million to $699.96 billion during the week ended October 3, according to RBI data. In the previous reporting week, India's forex reserves had dropped by $2.33 billion to $700.24 billion.

Delhi blast: NIA nabs eighth accused, a J-K doc, over harbouring bomber

Delhi blast: NIA nabs eighth accused, a J-K doc, over harbouring bomber

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The accused, identified as Dr Bilal Naseer Malla, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, was nabbed by an NIA team from Delhi.

At fintech meet, Sitharaman flags weaponisation of tech

At fintech meet, Sitharaman flags weaponisation of tech

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday launched the foreign currency settlement system in GIFT IFSC, which will facilitate seamless transactions on real-time basis, enhance liquidity management, and ensure compliance.

Forex reserves drop by $2.3 bn to $700.2 bn

Forex reserves drop by $2.3 bn to $700.2 bn

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

India's forex reserves dropped by $2.334 billion to $700.236 billion during the week ended September 26, according to the RBI data on Friday.

Forex reserves drop by $396 mn to $703 billion

Forex reserves drop by $396 mn to $703 billion

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

India's forex reserves dropped by $396 million to $703 billion for the week ended September 19, according to the RBI data. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had jumped by $4.7 billion to $703 billion.

India's forex reserves jump $4.7 bn to $702.97 bn

India's forex reserves jump $4.7 bn to $702.97 bn

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

India's forex reserves jumped $4.7 billion to $702.97 billion for the week ended September 12, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had increased $4.04 billion to $698.27 billion.

Forex reserves jump $4 bn to $698.27 bn

Forex reserves jump $4 bn to $698.27 bn

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

India's forex reserves jumped $4.04 billion to $698.27 billion during the week ended September 5 on the back of a sizeable increase in value of gold reserves, the RBI data said on Friday.

Global Investing: What YOU Must Know

Global Investing: What YOU Must Know

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Here's what Indian investors diversifying into equities, ETFs, and real estate abroad to manage risk, returns, and currency exposure must watch out for.

India's forex reserves jump by $3.51 bn to $694.23 bn

India's forex reserves jump by $3.51 bn to $694.23 bn

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

India's forex reserves jumped by $3.51 billion to $694.23 billion for the week ended August 29, the RBI said on Friday. The overall reserves had dropped by $4.39 billion to $690.72 billion in the previous reporting week.

Forex reserves drop $4.39 bn to $690.72 bn

Forex reserves drop $4.39 bn to $690.72 bn

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

India's forex reserves dropped $4.39 billion to $690.72 billion for the week ended August 22, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. The overall reserves had jumped $1.49 billion to $695.11 billion in the previous reporting week.