RBI's New Forex Rules for Service Exporters Explained
The RBI has unified foreign exchange regulations for goods and services trade. This move simplifies compliance and improves monitoring for India's growing services export sector.
The RBI has unified foreign exchange regulations for goods and services trade. This move simplifies compliance and improves monitoring for India's growing services export sector.
India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $392 million in the week ending January 9, reaching a total of $687.2 billion, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India.
China reduces US Treasury holdings to lowest since 2008, diversifying reserves toward gold and other assets as geopolitical strains with Washington persist.
China reduces US Treasury holdings to $682.6 billion, the lowest since 2008, as it diversifies forex reserves into gold and overseas equity amid tensions with Washington.
India's forex reserves rose $392 million to $687.2 billion as a sharp jump in gold value offset a fall in foreign currency assets. The RBI's strategy shows a clear shift toward diversification.
The Reserve Bank of India introduces unified foreign exchange regulations for exports and imports, simplifying procedures and enhancing digital monitoring to ease compliance for businesses.
India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $392 million to $687.19 billion in the week ending January 9, according to RBI data. Gold reserves provided strong support, rising by $1.568 billion.
India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $392 million to reach $687.19 billion as of January 9, 2026, according to Reserve Bank of India data.
India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $392 million, reaching $687.19 billion. The rise reflects currency valuation changes in non-US assets like the euro, pound, and yen.
RBI draft regulations mandate banks to maintain 9% capital on net open positions in foreign exchange and gold starting April 2027, aiming to curb market volatility risks.
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed amendments to net open position rules for banks, aligning them with Basel standards and simplifying calculations.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizes that India's economic strength lies in fundamentals like growth and stability, not just the rupee's exchange rate against the dollar.
Indian Energy Exchange shares traded positive despite a falling market. Key drivers include strong Q3 results and plans for an Indian Gas Exchange IPO by 2026. Read the full analysis.
India's foreign exchange reserves fell sharply by $9.9 billion to $552 billion as RBI sold dollars to support the rupee. Get the full analysis of the rupee's decline and central bank action.
India's foreign exchange reserves declined by $980 million to $686.80 billion for the week ending May 17, as per RBI data. Explore the key factors behind this drop and its economic implications.
India's foreign exchange reserves declined by $9.809 billion to $686.801 billion for the week ending January 2, as per RBI data. Read the full analysis of the components and what this means for the economy.
NSE and IGX collaborate to develop a natural gas futures contract for India. This move aims to boost market transparency, provide a risk management tool, and create a domestic price benchmark. Read more.
UBS Investment Bank predicts the Indian rupee will weaken to 92 per US dollar by March. Key factors include RBI's FX reserve rebuilding and capital outflows. Get the full analysis.
Gold reserves held by foreign governments, valued at $3.93 trillion, have surpassed holdings of US Treasuries. This historic shift is driven by explosive 66% price gains and aggressive central bank buying amid geopolitical uncertainty. Discover the implic
The Indian rupee strengthened by 31 paise against the US dollar on January 7, 2026, closing at 89.87. Discover the day's trading range and key market movements.
Indian rupee strengthens for second day, closing at 89.88 per dollar after suspected RBI intervention. Analysts see range-bound movement amid foreign selling and trade deal uncertainty. Read more.
Copper prices hover near record highs, nickel hits 19-month peak on Indonesia's supply cut. Citi raises near-term copper target to $14,000/ton. Market eyes Fed rate path. Full analysis inside.
UBS Investment Bank predicts the Indian rupee will weaken to 94 against the US dollar by FY27. Persistent capital outflows, weak nominal growth, and RBI's FX strategy are key drivers. Read the full analysis.
Central banks hold a fifth of all gold ever mined. See where India ranks among the top 10 nations with the largest gold reserves as of Q3 2025. Explore the data and strategic importance.
Indian rupee strengthens, breaking a four-day losing streak. Analysts cite geopolitical risks and foreign capital outflow as key factors influencing the currency's volatile trajectory. Read more for insights.
Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves in 2025. See where Saudi Arabia, Canada, Iran, and India rank in the global list. Key insights from OPEC's latest data.
The RBI Services Board closes the application window for 93 expert Grade C, D, and E posts today, January 6, 2026, at 6 PM. Apply now at opportunities.rbi.org.in before the deadline.
A 21-member NSS team from Banaras Hindu University left for Manipur to join the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange, a govt initiative promoting cultural unity. Read about their mission.
SUO Manya Bahl from MCM DAV College represented India in a cultural and leadership exchange in Bhutan from Dec 12-19. The programme included trekking, rafting, and a dinner with PM Tshering Tobgay. Read more.
Indian rupee depreciated for the fourth consecutive session, closing 8 paise lower at 90.28 against the US dollar. Geopolitical tensions and a strong dollar weighed on the currency, despite support from lower crude oil prices and foreign fund inflows.