Forex reserves drop by $10.29 billion to $688.06 billion

India’s forex reserves experienced a significant drop of over $10 billion, prompting analysis of the factors influencing the Indian economy and the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) response to the West Asia conflict. Photograph: Kham/Reuters Key Points India’s forex reserves

RBI Intervention Sparks Rupee Rally: Understanding the Impact on Forex Markets

The Indian rupee experienced a dramatic surge following the Reserve Bank of India’s intervention in the forex market, but ongoing global economic pressures continue to pose challenges for the currency’s stability. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Key Points The Indian rupee saw

NSE Launches Dated Brent Crude Oil Futures: What It Means for Investors

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is set to launch Dated Brent Crude Oil futures, providing investors with a new avenue for hedging and participating in the global oil market. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Key Points The NSE will introduce Dated Brent

Gold Reserves Drop Hit Forex Reserves

The contraction in total reserves was driven by a fall in gold reserves, which dropped $13.49 billion to $117.19 billion during the reported week. Kindly note that this illustration generated using ChatGPT has only been posted for representational purposes.  

India Forex Reserves: Factors Behind the $11.413 Billion Drop

India’s forex reserves experienced a significant drop of $11.41 billion, primarily due to a decrease in gold reserves, raising concerns about the nation’s financial stability. Illustration: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Key Points India’s forex reserves decreased by $11.413 billion, reaching $698.346 billion.

RBI Inflation Target Extended: What It Means for India’s Economy

The Indian government has extended the RBI’s inflation target of 4% until 2031, reinforcing its commitment to price stability and economic growth. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh Key Points The Indian government has mandated the RBI to maintain retail inflation at 4%

Banking system liquidity surplus shrinks to Rs 16,875 cr, lowest since Jan 22

Market participants said that due to scheduled outflows from the banking system on account of advance tax payments and goods and services tax, the surplus in the system liquidity narrowed. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh Key Points When there was surplus liquidity,

HDFC Bank Shares Tumble 7.5%, Rs 1 Trn Mcap Wiped Out

Governance uncertainty and leadership visibility gap are likely to keep the stock under pressure in the near term, said Nomura in a report. Photograph: Kind courtesy Openbook10/wikipedia.org/Creative Commons   After a tumultuous day, where HDFC Bank’s management and board tried

Rupee set for worst year since FY14, hits fresh low of 93.72 per dollar

Foreign exchange traders said the Reserve Bank of India intervened by selling dollars, helping limit the rupee’s fall. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points The rupee has depreciated 8.8 per cent so far this financial year. The price of the Indian

India’s forex reserves on March 20, 2026 drop $7 bn to $709.76 bn

India’s forex reserves experienced a significant dip of $7 billion, as reported by the RBI, prompting analysis of the contributing factors and potential impact on the Indian economy. Illustration: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Key Points India’s forex reserves decreased by $7.052 billion