RBI reviews FEMA to boost cross-border INR transactions
The Reserve Bank of India, in collaboration with the central government, has reviewed current regulations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.
The Reserve Bank of India, in collaboration with the central government, has reviewed current regulations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.
There has been a significant increase in jobs from 471.5 million in 2014-15 to 643 million in 2023-24, according to provisional estimates from the RBI’s KLEMS database.
India’s banking sector is grappling with a significant liquidity crunch, one that threatens not only financial stability but also the broader economy.
India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $5.7 billion to $634.59 billion for the week ended January 3, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday showed.
The Reserve Bank has lifted its ban on the 'sanction and disbursal of loans' by Asirvad Micro Finance and DMI Finance Pvt Ltd, in a big relief to the two microfinance companies, according to an RBI circular issued on Wednesday.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for October is recorded at 6.21 per cent on year-on-year basis. Corresponding inflation rates for rural and urban are 6.68 per cent and 5.62 per cent, respectively, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said on Tuesday.
India’s inflationary pressures are back in the spotlight, as food prices surge amid unpredictable weather patterns and shifting global dynamics.
Speaking at a media event, the Governor assured that the RBI is prepared to act with strength and agility, likening the Indian economy to a tiger for its resilience amid fluctuating global conditions.
The total value of these banknotes in circulation was Rs 3.56 lakh crore at the close of business on May 19, 2023, when the withdrawal of Rs 2000 banknotes was announced, which means less than 2 per cent of them are still in circulation.
However, gold reserves, which form part of the foreign exchange kitty, increased by $1.08 billion to $68.53 billion during the week, according to the central bank.
