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Ayodhya's Ram temple gets FCRA nod, can receive forex donations

Ayodhya's Ram temple gets FCRA nod, can receive forex donations

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Union home ministry has granted approval to the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra to receive contributions from foreign sources for the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya, its general secretary Champat Rai said on Wednesday.

Forex reserves down by $878 mn to $632.736 bn

Forex reserves down by $878 mn to $632.736 bn

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined by $878 million to stand at $632.74 billion in the week ended January 7, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week ended December 31, the reserves had dropped by $1.47 billion to $633.61 billion. It had touched a lifetime high of $642.45 billion in the week ended September 3, 2021.

Cross-border share swaps eased by govt

Cross-border share swaps eased by govt

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The Union Finance Ministry on Friday announced key amendments to foreign exchange (forex) regulations, including mandating government approvals for all investments originating from countries that share land borders with India. The latest amendments also seek to simplify cross-border share swaps and streamline key definitions, such as "control". The updated regulations have aligned the treatment of downstream investments made by overseas citizen of India (OCI)-owned entities with those owned by non-resident Indians (NRIs) on a non-repatriation basis.

Forex reserves down $1.14 bn to $640.87 bn

Forex reserves down $1.14 bn to $640.87 bn

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

India's forex reserves decreased by $1.145 billion to $640.874 billion for the week ended on November 5 on a fall in currency and gold assets, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. The overall reserves had increased by $1.919 billion to $642.019 billion for the previous reporting week. Foreign currency assets, a major part of the overall reserves, decreased by $881 million to $577.581 billion for the reporting week, the RBI said in the weekly data.

Forex reserves decline $1.78 bn to $635.91 bn

Forex reserves decline $1.78 bn to $635.91 bn

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

India's foreign exchange reserves declined for the second consecutive week, ending $1.78 billion down at $635.91 billion for the week ended December 3, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week, the reserves had slid by $2.71 million to $637.68 billion. In the reporting week ended December 3, the dip in the forex kitty was mainly on account of a decline in foreign currency assets (FCA), a major component of the overall reserves.

Forex reserves decrease by $587 mn to $635.08 bn

Forex reserves decrease by $587 mn to $635.08 bn

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

India's forex reserves decreased by $587 million to $635.08 billion for the week ended December 24, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous week ended December 17, the overall reserves had decreased by $160 million to $635.67 billion. The kitty had touched a lifetime high of $642.45 billion in the week ended September 3, 2021.

Forex reserves dip by $160 mn to $635.67 bn

Forex reserves dip by $160 mn to $635.67 bn

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined by $160 million to stand at $635.667 billion in the week to December 17, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week ended December 10, the reserves had decreased by $77 million to $635.828 billion. It touched a lifetime high of $642.453 billion in the week ended September 3, 2021.

Flying abroad? Check forex card charges

Flying abroad? Check forex card charges

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Experts tell Tinesh Bhasin how to pick one to save money as well as some troubles later

Forex reserves slide $11.17 bn; steepest fall in a week

Forex reserves slide $11.17 bn; steepest fall in a week

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

In the steepest weekly fall ever, India's forex reserves slid by $11.17 billion to $606.47 billion as the currency came under pressure due to geopolitical developments, according to the Reserve Bank data released on Friday. For the previous reporting week ended March 25, the overall reserves had slid by $2.03 billion to $617.65 billion. The steep fall in the reserves was because of a decline in the core currency assets, which fell by $10.73 billion to $539.73 billion.

FPIs invest Rs 26,565 crore in Indian equities in Jun

FPIs invest Rs 26,565 crore in Indian equities in Jun

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

After two months of net outflow, foreign investors turned buyers in June, infusing Rs 26,565 crore in Indian equities, driven by political stability and a sharp rebound in markets. Looking ahead, attention will gradually shift towards the budget and Q1 FY25 earnings, which could determine the sustainability of FPI flows, Vipul Bhowar, Director, Listed Investments, Waterfield Advisors, said.

CBI files FIR against NewsClick, editor Puryakastha for forex breach

CBI files FIR against NewsClick, editor Puryakastha for forex breach

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The CBI registered an FIR against NewsClick and its founder Prabir Purkayastha for alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act and carried out searches at the office and residence of the portal's founder on Wednesday, officials said.

India's forex kitty increases by $289 mn to $640.40 bn

India's forex kitty increases by $289 mn to $640.40 bn

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

India's forex exchange reserves increased by $289 million to $640.401 billion for the week ended November 19, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. The overall reserves had declined by $763 million to $640.11 billion in the previous reporting week. They had touched a life time high of $642.45 billion in the week ended September 3, 2021.

ED quizzes Gehlot's son Vaibhav for 8 hours in forex violation case

ED quizzes Gehlot's son Vaibhav for 8 hours in forex violation case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The federal agency issued a summons to Vaibhav Gehlot (43) last week, asking him to appear before the investigating officer of the case at its headquarters on A P J Abdul Kalam Road here under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act.

Forex reserves down by $997 mn to $638.65 bn

Forex reserves down by $997 mn to $638.65 bn

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined by $997 million to reach $638.646 billion in the week ended September 24, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week ended September 17, 2021, the reserves had tumbled by $1.47 billion to $639.642 billion. The forex kitty had surged by $8.895 billion to a lifetime high of $642.453 billion in the week ended September 3, 2021.

Forex reserves decline $2.10 bn to $619.36 bn

Forex reserves decline $2.10 bn to $619.36 bn

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by $2.099 billion to stand at $619.365 billion for the week ended August 13 due to a fall in core currency assets and gold, RBI data showed on Friday. The forex kitty had increased by $889 million to a lifetime high of $621.464 billion in the previous reporting week. Foreign currency assets (FCAs), a major component of the overall reserves, decreased by $1.358 billion to $576.374 billion in the reporting week, as per the weekly data by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

What is forex?

What is forex?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Since the introduction of exchange traded forex futures contract in 1972 at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the ever increasing transaction volume and participation has established the popularity of Forex in the world.

As crisis deepens, exporters concerned about Indo-Bangladesh trade

As crisis deepens, exporters concerned about Indo-Bangladesh trade

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Domestic exporters on Monday expressed concerns over the crisis in Bangladesh and said the developments in the neighbouring country would have implications on bilateral trade. However, exporters expect that the situation may normalise soon. According to exporters, they are already facing disruptions in exports to Bangladesh due to a shortage of foreign exchange in that country.

Forex reserves near record high, jump to $590 bn

Forex reserves near record high, jump to $590 bn

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves rose by $563 million to reach $590.028 billion in the week ended May 14, RBI data showed on Friday. The reserves had touched a lifetime high of $590.185 billion in the week ended January 29, 2021. In the previous week ended May 7, 2021, the reserves had increased by $1.444 billion to $589.465 billion.

Forex reserves down by $1.17 bn to $637.48 bn

Forex reserves down by $1.17 bn to $637.48 bn

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves dipped by $1.17 billion to stand at $637.48 billion in the week ended October 1, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week ended September 24, 2021, the reserves had declined by $997 million to $638.65 billion. The reserves had surged by $8.90 billion to a lifetime high of $642.45 billion in the week ended September 3, 2021.

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 zoom to record high of $612.73 bn

Forex reserves zoom to record high of $612.73 bn

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves rose by $835 million to touch a record high of $612.73 billion in the week ended July 16, 2021, RBI data showed. In the previous week ended July 9, 2021, the reserves had surged by $1.883 billion to $611.895 billion. In the reporting week ended July 16, 2021, the increase in forex reserves was on account of the rise in foreign currency assets (FCA), Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) weekly data released on Friday showed.

Forex reserves drop by $2.47 bn to $616.89 bn

Forex reserves drop by $2.47 bn to $616.89 bn

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined by $2.47 billion to reach $616.895 billion in the week ended August 20, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week ended August 13, 2021, the reserves had declined by $2.099 billion to $619.365 billion. The forex kitty had touched a lifetime high of $621.464 billion in the week ended August 6, 2021.

Forex reserves down by $1.47 bn to $639.64 bn

Forex reserves down by $1.47 bn to $639.64 bn

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined by $1.47 billion to $639.64 billion in the week ended September 17, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week ended September 10, 2021, the reserves had dipped by $1.34 billion to $641.11 billion. The reserves had surged by $8.89 billion to a lifetime high of $642.45 billion in the week ended September 3, 2021.

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.

SBI launches Online Forex Platform

SBI launches Online Forex Platform

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

This is SBI's second forex technology initiative.

Forex reserves at record $476.12 billion

Forex reserves at record $476.12 billion

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Foreign currency assets, a major component of the overall reserves, fell by $490 million to $441.458 billion in the reporting week.

How does forex trading work?

How does forex trading work?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Forex trading is the act of trading currencies from different countries against each other. Forex is acronym for foreign exchange.

Weizmann to move court against Western Union on trademark, logo issue

Weizmann to move court against Western Union on trademark, logo issue

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Mumbai-based Weizmann, part of a diversified group, will take to court its former partner Western Union Holdings, the American money-transfer giant, alleging that the United States-based company has imitated its trademark and logo. This, its lawyers say, constitutes a case of infringement and dilution of its intellectual-property rights.

Forex reserves rise by $5 bn to lifetime high of $609 bn

Forex reserves rise by $5 bn to lifetime high of $609 bn

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves surged by $5.066 billion to touch a record high of $608.999 billion in the week ended June 25, 2021, RBI data showed. In the previous week ended June 18, the reserves had declined by $4.418 billion to $603.933 billion. During the week under review, the increase in the forex reserves was on account of a rise in foreign currency assets (FCA), a major component of the overall reserves, Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) weekly data showed.

Forex reserves rise by $889 mn to lifetime high of $621.464 bn

Forex reserves rise by $889 mn to lifetime high of $621.464 bn

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves increased by $889 million to a lifetime high of $621.464 billion in the week ended August 6, 2021, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week ended July 30, 2021, the reserves had surged by $9.427 billion to reach $620.576 billion. In the reporting week, the increase in the forex kitty was due to a rise in foreign currency assets (FCAs), a major component of the overall reserves, as per weekly data by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Rupee Rebound Expected in April-June

Rupee Rebound Expected in April-June

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

A potential risk to the rupee's appreciation trajectory lies in the event of a delay in the Federal Reserve's rate cut cycle, particularly if core inflation in the US remains elevated.

Forex versus commodity trading

Forex versus commodity trading

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Commodity trading and forex trading are two of the most popular ways to invest and two of the markets which are easiest to make money in.

Forex reserves hit new high of $ 427.67 billion

Forex reserves hit new high of $ 427.67 billion

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The reserves nearing $ 428 billion can take care of imports for almost 10 months, according to market experts.

Forex-starved Sri Lanka runs out of cash to buy fuel

Forex-starved Sri Lanka runs out of cash to buy fuel

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Sri Lankan government on Monday admitted that it has run out of cash to buy fuel as pumps in most filling stations across the country have run dry, exacerbating the deepening foreign-exchange crisis that has crippled the island nation's economy.

From GDP to inflation: Key highlights of RBI's monetary policy

From GDP to inflation: Key highlights of RBI's monetary policy

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The highlights of RBI's bi-monthly monetary policy announced by Governor Shaktikanta Das:

Forex reserves down by $6.24 bn to $583.95 bn

Forex reserves down by $6.24 bn to $583.95 bn

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined by a massive $6.24 billion to reach $583.945 billion in the week ended February 5, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week, the reserves had touched a record high of $590.185 billion after rising by $4.852 billion. In the reporting week ended February 5, the decline in the forex kitty was mainly on account of a fall in foreign currency assets (FCAs), a major component of the overall reserves.

Bharti Airtel profit tanks 31% on Nigerian Naira woes

Bharti Airtel profit tanks 31% on Nigerian Naira woes

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Tuesday posted a 31 per cent drop in consolidated profit to Rs 2,072 crore in the March quarter mainly due to devaluation of the Nigerian Naira. The company had registered a profit of Rs 3,005.6 crore in the year-ago period. The consolidated revenue of operations increased 4.4 per cent to Rs 37,599.1 crore during the quarter under review from Rs 36,009 crore a year earlier.

India's forex reserves increase by $689 mn to $584.55 bn

India's forex reserves increase by $689 mn to $584.55 bn

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

India's forex reserves increased for the second consecutive week, touching $584.554 billion as of February 26, up by $689 million, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. The overall reserves had increased by $169 million to $583.865 billion in the previous reporting week. The reserves, which have been steadily increasing over the last few months, had touched an all-time high at $590.185 billion for the week ended January 29 this year.

Two-wheeler exports fell by 20% to 1.69 mn units in H1

Two-wheeler exports fell by 20% to 1.69 mn units in H1

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Two-wheeler exports from India have decreased by 20 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 1.69 million units in the first half (H1) of 2023-24 (FY24) due to a challenging geopolitical situation and foreign exchange (forex) crises in key markets such as South Asia, industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) said on Monday. On the other hand, passenger vehicle (PV) exports in H1FY24 increased by 5 per cent to 336,754 units because the key markets are much more diversified worldwide, Vinod Aggarwal, president, Siam, told reporters during a press conference. The Russia-Ukraine war, which started in February 2022, has brought significant instability to global fuel prices.

Election jitters drive FPI selloff to $3.5 bn

Election jitters drive FPI selloff to $3.5 bn

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Foreign portfolio investors (FPI) have pulled out $3.5 billion from India's equity markets so far this month. The selling comes on the back of election-induced volatility and the rotation of flows from India to China, where stocks are available at half the valuations. If the selling pressure remains at the current level, this will be the highest FPI pullout since January 2023.