Forex reserves fall to over 7-month-low, current account deficit moderates: RBI
The foreign exchange reserves fell for a third consecutive week as of December 20, data from the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday.
The foreign exchange reserves fell for a third consecutive week as of December 20, data from the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday.
Manmohan Singh was born on September 26, 1932. Apart from being an economist, Manmohan Singh served as Reserve Bank of India governor from 1982-1985. He was the 13th PM of India with his tenure from 2004-2014 and was the longest-serving PM after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.
The amount involved in these frauds also jumped more than eight-fold to Rs 21,367 crore, RBI data said.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its report highlighted that the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) of the Indian Rupee increased to 108.14 in November 2024 from 107.20 in October 2024.
The Indian rupee has breached the significant psychological barrier of 85 against the US dollar, marking an all-time low amid a confluence of domestic and global pressures.
The facility for the exchange of the Rs 2000 banknotes has been available at the 19 issue offices of the RBI since May 19, 2023.
India recent economic indicators paint a mixed picture, marked by a noteworthy reduction in the current account deficit (CAD) alongside persistent challenges in the trade balance.
S&P Global credit analyst Geeta Chugh said: “India’s regulator has underscored its commitment to strengthening the financial sector.”
Paytm saw its worse after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) put a ban over the operations of its payment bank services.
The RBI said the rupee is among the least volatile currencies and is steadily appreciating. "The INR has been bolstered by a pick-up in foreign direct investment by 11.4 percent year-on-year in October-December 2023," it said.
