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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.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

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.

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 down by $2.713 mn to $637.687 bn

Forex reserves down by $2.713 mn to $637.687 bn

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined by $2.71 billion to $637.69 billion in the week to November 26, RBI data showed. In the previous week ended November 19, the reserves had increased by $289 million to $640.40 billion. It touched a lifetime high of $642.45 billion in the week ended September 3, 2021.

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 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).

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).

Forex reserves decline $763 mn to $640.11 bn

Forex reserves decline $763 mn to $640.11 bn

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined by $763 million to $640.11 billion in the week ended November 12, RBI data showed. In the previous week ended November 5, the reserves had decreased by $1.14 billion to $640.87 billion. It touched a lifetime high of $642.45 billion in the week ended September 3, 2021.

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 down by $1.581 bn to $611.149 bn

Forex reserves down by $1.581 bn to $611.149 bn

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined by $1.581 billion to stand at $611.149 billion for the week ended July 23, RBI data showed on Friday. The reserves had reached a lifetime high of $612.730 billion after rising by $835 million in the previous week ended July 16, 2021. In the reporting week, the drop in the reserves was mainly due to a fall in foreign currency assets (FCAs), a major component of the overall reserves, as per weekly data by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Forex reserves rise by $1.88 bn to record high of $611.89 bn

Forex reserves rise by $1.88 bn to record high of $611.89 bn

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.883 billion to touch a record high of $611.895 billion in the week ended July 9, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week ended July 2, the reserves had surged by $1.013 billion to $610.012 billion. In the reporting week ended July 9, the increase in forex reserves was on account of the rise in foreign currency assets (FCA), a major component of the overall reserves, the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) weekly data showed.

Forex reserves up by $2.23 bn to $634.96 bn

Forex reserves up by $2.23 bn to $634.96 bn

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The country's foreign exchange reserves grew by $2.23 billion to $634.96 billion in the week ended January 14, RBI data showed. In the previous week ended January 7, the reserves had declined by $878 million to $632.74 billion. It touched a lifetime high of $642.45 billion in the week ended September 3, 2021.

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 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.

Champions Trophy: Can India knock out Pakistan?

Champions Trophy: Can India knock out Pakistan?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

While India are on a high after a measured six-wicket win over a sprightly Bangladesh, Pakistan are evidently tense after the 60-run loss in the tournament-opener to New Zealand.

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 $2.04 bn to $639.52 bn

Forex reserves rise by $2.04 bn to $639.52 bn

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves rose by $2.04 billion to $639.52 billion in the week ended October 8, according to RBI data. In the previous week ended October 1, the reserves had dipped by $1.17 billion to $637.48 billion. The reserves had surged by $8.90 billion to a life time high of $642.45 billion in the week ended September 3.

Forex reserves decline $4 bn to $603.93 bn

Forex reserves decline $4 bn to $603.93 bn

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Sliding from a lifetime high, India's forex reserves declined by $4.148 billion to reach $603.933 billion for the week ended June 18 due to a fall in gold and currency assets, RBI data showed on Friday. The forex kitty had surged by $3.074 billion to a record high of $608.081 billion in the previous reporting week. The foreign currency assets (FCA), a major component of the overall reserves, declined by $1.918 billion to $561.540 billion for the reporting week, as per data by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

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 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 slump by $2.68 billion to $593.28 billion

Forex reserves slump by $2.68 billion to $593.28 billion

Rediff.com20 May 2022

India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves declined by $2.68 billion to $593.28 billion for the week ended May 13, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed on Friday. This is the 10th weekly drop in the country's foreign exchange reserves. During the week ended on May 6, the forex reserves had dipped by $1.77 billion.

PIX: Real beat Atletico on penalties; join Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund in quarters

PIX: Real beat Atletico on penalties; join Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund in quarters

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

A summary of Wednesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches.

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.

'He said, 'I'm Hindu'. They shot him'

'He said, 'I'm Hindu'. They shot him'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: Dombivli families shattered in grief and grit. Demand dignity, justice and answers to unanswered questions.

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 decline by $908 mn to $640.1 bn

Forex reserves decline by $908 mn to $640.1 bn

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves declined by $908 million to $640.1 billion in the week ended October 22, RBI data showed. In the previous week ended October 15, the reserves had increased by $1.492 billion to $641.008 billion. The reserves had touched a lifetime high of $642.453 billion in the week ended September 3, 2021.

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.

Dabba Cartel Review: High Five!

Dabba Cartel Review: High Five!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Dabba Cartel's reluctant black comedy in the body of a crime thriller starts out interestingly enough to accomplish its Narcos: Thane aspirations, notes Sukanya Verma.

'Work does not disappear due to technology'

'Work does not disappear due to technology'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

'Its nature changes, new types of jobs are created.' 'We need to invest in skilling and re-skilling our people for an AI-driven future,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his opening speech at the AI Action Summit in Paris, co-hosted by India.

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 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.

Forex reserves climb $582 mn to record $542.013 bn

Forex reserves climb $582 mn to record $542.013 bn

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Gold reserves rose by $321 million in the reporting week to $37.521 billion.

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.

India's forex reserves reach record $487.23 bn

India's forex reserves reach record $487.23 bn

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Gold reserves rose by $320 million to $31 billion.

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 rise by $1.701 bn to $584.107 bn

Forex reserves rise by $1.701 bn to $584.107 bn

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

The country's foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.701 billion to $584.107 billion in the week ended April 23, 2021, RBI data showed. In the previous week ended April 16, 2021, the reserves had risen by $1.193 billion to $582.406 billion. The reserves had touched a lifetime high of $590.185 billion in the week ended January 29, 2021.

Want To See 2,500,000 Diyas?

Want To See 2,500,000 Diyas?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

30,000 volunteers lit 2.5 million diyas in Ayodhya.

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.