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Adani's Kutch Copper inks MoU with Caravel Minerals for Australia project

Adani's Kutch Copper inks MoU with Caravel Minerals for Australia project

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Adani Enterprises' subsidiary Kutch Copper (KCL) and Australian Securities Exchange-listed Caravel Minerals on Thursday signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaboration on the Caravel Copper Project in Western Australia's Murchison region, for an undisclosed amount, according to a joint statement.

Gold plunges Rs 4,100 to Rs 121,800/10g

Gold plunges Rs 4,100 to Rs 121,800/10g

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Gold prices dropped by Rs 4,100 to Rs 121,800 per 10 grams in the national capital and slipped below $4,000 an ounce in the global markets on Tuesday as easing US-China trade tensions dampened safe-haven appeal. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal had closed at Rs 125,900 per 10 grams on Monday.

India's forex kitty drops $4.89 bn to $685.73 bn

India's forex kitty drops $4.89 bn to $685.73 bn

Rediff.com23 May 2025

India's forex reserves dropped $4.89 billion to $685.73 billion for the week ended May 16, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. The overall reserves jumped by $4.553 billion to $690.617 billion in the previous reporting week.

The High Stakes In Dalai Lama's Succession

The High Stakes In Dalai Lama's Succession

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

On July 2 or July 6, the Dalai Lama will reveal his mind on his successor. This makes Beijing extremely nervous as the Communist regime fully realises the importance of controlling the next Dalai Lama, points out Claude Arpi.

FM warns of strict action if gold auction norms violated

FM warns of strict action if gold auction norms violated

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said action will be taken in case there are violations of well laid down processes for auctioning of gold by banks and NBFCs when a borrower fails to pay the gold loan. During Question Hour in Lok Sabha, she said Non Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) are guided by similar rules.

RBI Forex Intervention Hits Highest In 17 Years

RBI Forex Intervention Hits Highest In 17 Years

Rediff.com23 May 2025

In response to the panic triggered by Trump's trade policies, the RBI net sold approximately $43 billion in the second half of FY25 to curb volatility, as the rupee plunged to a low of 87.95 per dollar in February this year.

Arms case: SC relief to two Maoist sympathisers over delayed trials

Arms case: SC relief to two Maoist sympathisers over delayed trials

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the protracted trials in heinous offences related to Maoist activities, stating that indefinite incarceration violates the right to liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. Two separate benches of the court granted relief to two accused, citing the delayed trials. One bench expedited the trial of a man accused of transporting ammunition for a banned organization, while the other granted bail to a man accused of transporting materials for Naxal activities. The court emphasized the importance of speedy trials and suggested the establishment of special courts to handle Maoist-related cases, aiming to expedite proceedings. The court also criticized the practice of examining an excessive number of witnesses, which can lead to indefinite delays in the conclusion of trials.

Forex reserves rise $223 mn to a fresh high of $689.46 bn

Forex reserves rise $223 mn to a fresh high of $689.46 bn

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

India's forex reserves rose by $223 million to a new all-time high of $689.46 billion for the week ended on September 13, according to the Reserve Bank data released on Friday. The overall forex kitty had jumped by $5.25 billion to a high of $689.24 billion for the previous reporting week ended on September 6.

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.

India's forex reserves jump by $4.55 bn to $674.66 bn

India's forex reserves jump by $4.55 bn to $674.66 bn

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

India's forex reserves jumped by $4.55 billion to $674.66 billion during the week ended August 16, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous week, the forex kitty had dropped by $4.8 billion to $670.12 billion.

'Not Easy To Write Off Biren Singh'

'Not Easy To Write Off Biren Singh'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'Today, both in the hills and valley there is radicalised militant activity which poses a direct national security threat.' 'This kind of militancy in Manipur is unprecedented, I have never seen such largescale militancy in my life.'

'BJP Never Takes Any Election Lightly'

'BJP Never Takes Any Election Lightly'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'They contest to ensure they win the election.'

India's forex reserves at record high of $675 bn: Das

India's forex reserves at record high of $675 bn: Das

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The country's forex reserves touched a record high of $675 billion on August 2, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Thursday. The previous all-time high for the kitty was $670.857 billion on July 19 this year, and the last reported reserve was $667.386 billion as on July 26. Das said overall, the country's external sector "remains resilient" as indicated by an improvement in key indicators.

India's forex kitty jumps by $816 mn to $653.71 bn

India's forex kitty jumps by $816 mn to $653.71 bn

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

India's forex reserves jumped by $816 million to $653.71 billion for the week ended June 21, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had dropped by $2.92 billion to $652.89 billion.

Forex reserves jump $2.56 bn to $644.15 bn

Forex reserves jump $2.56 bn to $644.15 bn

Rediff.com17 May 2024

India's forex reserves jumped $2.56 billion to $644.15 billion for the week ended May 10, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the kitty had increased $3.67 billion to $641.59 billion after three consecutive weeks of decline.

Forex kitty reaches new high of $648.7 bn

Forex kitty reaches new high of $648.7 bn

Rediff.com24 May 2024

India's forex reserves jumped $4.54 billion to a new all-time high of $648.7 billion for the week ended May 17, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. This is the third consecutive week of increase in the overall kitty, which had increased by $2.56 billion to $644.15 billion in the previous reporting week ended May 17.

India's forex reserves jump by $3.66 bn to $641.59 bn: RBI

India's forex reserves jump by $3.66 bn to $641.59 bn: RBI

Rediff.com10 May 2024

After three consecutive weeks of drop, India's forex reserves increased by $3.67 billion to $641.59 billion for the week ended May 3, the RBI said on Friday. The overall kitty dropped $2.412 billion to $637.922 billion for the previous week ended April 26.

Delicious Food The Mughal Emperors Ate

Delicious Food The Mughal Emperors Ate

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The range of food at banquets at the Mughal court consisted of delicacies that commoners could not ever dream of.

Forex reserves jump to $622.47 billion

Forex reserves jump to $622.47 billion

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

India's forex reserves jumped by $5.74 billion to $622.47 billion for the week ended February 2, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous week, the overall reserves had increased by $591 million to $616.73 billion. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex reserves up $591 mn to $616.7 bn

Forex reserves up $591 mn to $616.7 bn

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

India's forex reserves increased $591 million to $616.733 billion for the week ended January 26, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had dropped $2.79 billion to $616.14 billion. The country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion in October 2021.

Forex reserves jump $1.63 bn to $618.9 bn

Forex reserves jump $1.63 bn to $618.9 bn

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

India's forex reserves jumped $1.63 billion to $618.94 billion for the week ended January 12, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had declined sharply by $5.89 billion to $617.3 billion. The country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion in October 2021.

Forex reserves jump $9.11 bn to $615.97 bn

Forex reserves jump $9.11 bn to $615.97 bn

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

India's forex reserves jumped $9.11 billion to $615.97 billion in the week ended December 15 and the quantum of increase is one of the highest for a week, according to RBI data. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had risen $2.82 billion to $606.86 billion. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex reserves decline by $2.36 bn to $583.53 bn

Forex reserves decline by $2.36 bn to $583.53 bn

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

India's forex reserves declined by $2.36 billion to $583.53 billion during the week ended October 20, according to the Reserve Bank of India data. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had increased by $1.15 billion to $585.89 billion. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty reached an all-time high of $645 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.

After 4 months, forex reserves once again above $600 bn

After 4 months, forex reserves once again above $600 bn

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

India's foreign exchange reserves increased to $604 billion as on December 1, surpassing the $600 billion mark after a gap of about four months. The forex reserves were last above the $600 billion mark on August 11 this year. "India's foreign exchange reserves stood at $604 billion as on December 1, 2023.

Forex reserves jump $4.03 bn to $598.89 bn

Forex reserves jump $4.03 bn to $598.89 bn

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India's forex reserves jumped by $4.039 billion to $598.89 billion for the week ended September 1, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had dropped by $30 million to $594.86 billion. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex kitty swells by $12.74 bn to $609.02 billion

Forex kitty swells by $12.74 bn to $609.02 billion

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

India's forex reserves have swelled by $12.74 billion to $609.02 billion in the week ended July 14, making it one of the strongest weekly surges in the kitty in recent times, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had risen by $1.23 billion to $596.28 billion. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

FPI gross purchases hit a high in 2023 on strong earnings, economic growth

FPI gross purchases hit a high in 2023 on strong earnings, economic growth

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

A combination of strong earnings and economic growth, and hopes of the Federal Reserve ending the rate-hike cycle have pushed gross buying of Indian equities by foreign portfolio investors (IPO) to a new high. In 2023, FPIs have been gross buyers of shares worth Rs 25.5 trillion, the highest ever in a calendar year. FPIs also sold shares worth Rs 23.9 trillion. On a net basis, they were net buyers to the tune of Rs 1.6 trillion, the highest since 2020.

Forex reserves jump by $7.2 billion to $595.98 billion

Forex reserves jump by $7.2 billion to $595.98 billion

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The overall reserves had dropped by $4.53 billion to $588.78 billion in the previous reporting week. In October 2021, the country's forex reserve had reached an all-time high of $645 billion. The reserves have been declining as the central bank deployed the kitty to defend the rupee amid pressures caused majorly by global developments.

Forex kitty falls $325 million to $560.94 billion

Forex kitty falls $325 million to $560.94 billion

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

India's foreign exchange reserves dropped $325 million to $560.942 billion as of February 24, making it the fourth consecutive week of decline in the kitty, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had declined $5.68 billion to $561.267 billion. In October 2021, the forex kitty reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

'Bond inclusion positive from long term perspective'

'Bond inclusion positive from long term perspective'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'Higher inflows into these securities should lead to lower borrowing costs for the government.'

PHOTOS: Inside world's first gold-plated hotel in Vietnam

PHOTOS: Inside world's first gold-plated hotel in Vietnam

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Do you love gold? Then this five-star hotel in Vietnam is just for you. Welcome to the Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake hotel in Vietnam, which opened its doors on July 2. Here's a glimpse inside the shiny structure!

FPI investments hit 10-month high of Rs 47,148 cr in Jun

FPI investments hit 10-month high of Rs 47,148 cr in Jun

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pumped Rs 47,148 crore in the Indian equities in June, making it the highest inflow in 10 months, enthused by the country's steadily improving macroeconomic fundamentals. However, inflows in July may be subdued as FPIs might adopt cautious stance due to the recent comments from the US Federal Reserve, Mayank Mehraa, Smallcase manager and principal partner at financial consultancy Craving Alpha, said. Besides, VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, said FPIs are likely to turn a bit cautious going forward as valuations in the country are rich from a short-term perspective.

SC shields Hyderabad University professor from Manipur complaints

SC shields Hyderabad University professor from Manipur complaints

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered no coercive steps shall be taken for two weeks against Hyderabad University professor Kham Khan Suan Hausing over two complaints lodged against him in strife-torn Manipur.

Outward FDI nearly halves to $3.39 bn in April

Outward FDI nearly halves to $3.39 bn in April

Rediff.com10 May 2022

India's outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) nearly halved to $3.39 billion in April on an annual basis, as per data released by the RBI on Monday. The OFDI stood at $6.71 billion in April 2021. On sequential basis too, the outward investment from India in April was lower compared to $3.44 billion in March 2022.

Will Congress End 32-Year Gujarat Drought?

Will Congress End 32-Year Gujarat Drought?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

It had given the BJP a tough fight in 2017 winning 77 of the 182 seats at stake.

Hyderabad prof moves SC for quashing of proceedings, summons by Manipur court

Hyderabad prof moves SC for quashing of proceedings, summons by Manipur court

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

A bench headed Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud agreed to list the matter for hearing on July 28 after senior advocate Anand Grover mentioned it for early hearing.

Forex kitty drops by $1.09 bn to $529.99 bn

Forex kitty drops by $1.09 bn to $529.99 bn

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

India's foreign exchange reserves dropped by $1.087 billion to stand at $529.99 billion for the week ended November 4 on a sharp decline in gold reserves, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the reserves had swelled by $6.561 billion to reach $531.08 billion, making it the biggest weekly jump in a year. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Metal stocks rally defies global peers, not backed by fundamentals

Metal stocks rally defies global peers, not backed by fundamentals

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Metal and mining companies, such as Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Hindalco, and Coal India, have been among the top-performing sectors on the bourses in recent months. The S&P BSE Metal Index is up 13 per cent in the past three months, rallying 29 per cent in the past year, outperforming the broader market. For comparison, the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex has only seen a 1.7 per cent increase in the past three months, with a 15 per cent gain since the end of September last year.

Forex reserves down by $2.23 bn to $550.87 bn

Forex reserves down by $2.23 bn to $550.87 bn

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined by $2.23 billion to stand at $550.87 billion for the week ended September 9, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the reserves had dropped by $7.94 billion to $553.11 billion. The fall in the reserves during the reporting week was on account of a dip in the foreign currency assets (FCAs), a major component of the overall reserves, according to the Weekly Statistical Supplement released by the RBI.