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Rupee pressure returns as Indian companies revive forex arbitrage trades

The Indian rupee has come under renewed pressure as companies increasingly exploit pricing gaps between domestic foreign-exchange markets and offshore non-deliverable forward (NDF) contracts, a strategy that is boosting demand for U.S. dollars and reviving a longstanding challenge for policymakers. Market......

Indian Rupee expected to stay weak despite RBI measures to boost Dollar inflows

The Indian rupee is expected to remain under pressure against the U.S. dollar over the coming months, despite recent policy measures by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at attracting foreign capital and strengthening the country's external position. According to a Reuters survey of currency......

Iran war risks cloud global growth outlook as energy shock deepens

The Reserve Bank of India and the European Commission have issued coordinated warnings over the economic fallout from the war involving Iran, pointing to rising risks for global growth and inflation. Both institutions link the escalation of tensions in the Middle East to persistent disruptions in energy......

India appoints Rohit Jain as deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India

The government of India has appointed Rohit Jain as a deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India, according to an official government notice. Jain’s appointment will take effect from May 3 for a term of three years. He currently serves as an executive director at the central bank, and his new......

India tightens currency controls as rupee faces growing pressure

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has introduced new restrictions on currency trading as the rupee continues to face sustained pressure in global markets. The move aims to stabilize the currency and limit speculative activity. Under the new directive, banks and authorized......

Indian banks request three-month window to comply with new FX limits

Several Indian banks have asked the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a three-month period to comply with newly imposed foreign exchange position limits, according to sources familiar with the matter. Banks warn that immediate enforcement could lead to disorderly position unwinding and potential financial......

Spain and Poland inflation fall to multi month lows in January

Fresh inflation data released Friday showed easing price pressures in Spain and Poland, while India unveiled a revamped consumer price index aimed at better capturing modern spending patterns. Spain’s harmonised annual inflation rate, calculated under European Union standards, fell to 2.4 percent......