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The rupee appreciated 31 paise to 94.86 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by the ongoing impact of the Reserve Bank of India's structural forex interventions and liquidity-tightening measures. Market participants attributed the rupee's continued appreciation to central bank intervention and the unwinding of long dollar positions. However, ongoing external macroeconomic pressures are likely to temper further gains, they said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.95, then gained ground to touch 94.86, registering a gain of 31 paise over its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee appreciated 19 paise to close at 95.17 against the US dollar. The rupee has now crossed 95.5095.00 range, bringing 94.80 into focus, CR Forex Advisors MD Amit Pabari said. "A sustained break below 94.80 could open the door to another 5075 paise of appreciation. And the reduced direct dollar demand from oil companies could support the momentum," Pabari .

Saudi central bank says its participation ended after completing a planned proof of concept, amid scrutiny of cross-border payment systems that can reduce reliance on the dollar

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BRICS must expand trade in national currencies and work towards an inclusive global economic framework as excessive dependence on existing financial and trade systems has made emerging economies vulnerable to political shocks, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday. In an address at the concluding session of the two-day BRICS summit, Pezeshkian, taking a swipe at Western powers, was also critical of "unilateral sanctions", saying they are directly impacting global food security and people's welfare. The Iranian leader's remarks came weeks after the US imposed new economic sanctions on Iran, tightening the squeeze on Tehran's finances amid ongoing military hostilities between the two sides. The Iranian president said BRICS had evolved beyond being merely a framework for cooperation among emerging economies and had become a manifestation of growing demand for a more balanced and inclusive world in which "no centre of power has the right to determine the destiny of ...

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday called for a stronger shift toward local currencies in BRICS trade, while pitching Iran's geography, energy resources and transport links as a strategic bridge for the bloc's economic connectivity. Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum, Pezeshkian said BRICS must move beyond its economic potential and build a more integrated network of trade, investment and joint financing. He argued that greater use of national currencies, backed by mechanisms to manage currency risks and reciprocal settlements, would make intra-BRICS trade less vulnerable to political shocks. Pezeshkian also positioned Iran as a potential link in BRICS energy, food and transport supply chains, citing its geographical location and energy reserves. He called for deeper integration of trade infrastructure, including digitalised customs procedures, reduced regulatory barriers and stronger cross-border markets. The Iranian president urged the New Development Bank to become

The rupee touched a low of 95.23 against the dollar before settling at 95.11 as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel; dealers cited RBI intervention in spot and swap markets

The private lender may issue foreign-currency bonds, notes or other permitted debt securities through one or more transactions, depending on market conditions

A new US $1 commemorative coin featuring Donald Trump has gone on sale for America's 250th anniversary, with initial supplies selling out rapidly

A familiar script plays out regularly with the government fighting rupee depreciation

DGFT amendment puts eligible rupee export receipts on a par with foreign-currency earnings for FTP benefits and export obligations, removing a key regulatory uncertainty

India is not in favour of a BRICS currency and does not support the introduction of any such scheme, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. BRICS group comprises 11 major emerging markets and developing countries of the world -- Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and United Arab Emirates (UAE). It serves as a platform for consultation and cooperation on contemporary issues having global as well as regional significance, and issues of global political and economic governance. "Bharat BRICS currency ke paksh mein nahin hai. Hum samarthan nai dete ki aisi koi BRICS currency jaisi nai yojna lai jaye. Bharat ka uske upar virodh hai (India is not in favour of a BRICS currency. We do not support the introduction of any such BRICS currency scheme; India opposes it)," he told reporters after conclusion of the two-day meeting of BRICS trade and industry ministers in Jaipur. These remarks are important as in 2024, U

This is ICICI Bank's first dollar bond issuance since 2017 and also the largest single tranche dollar bond issuance by an Indian issuer in 2026

The RBI and UAE central bank are discussing regulatory hurdles as India seeks to attract more foreign-currency deposits from NRIs to strengthen forex reserves

The weaponisation of financial markets is driving the search for less risky alternatives, and China is stepping into the breach

Governor Sanjay Malhotra says the central bank has adequate currency stocks and will ensure prompt replenishment wherever ATMs face cash shortages

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said a proposal to introduce polymer currency notes is under consideration of the central bank, and the idea is currently at a preliminary stage. Malhotra said no decision has been taken in the matter as yet, and the apex bank is examining the feasibility of such a move. "As far as polymer notes are concerned, the proposal is under consideration. As soon as any decision is taken on it, we will inform you," Malhotra said during the post-monetary policy press conference here. The governor said media reports on the issue carry some truth, but clarified that the central bank has not taken any decision and the proposal remains at a preliminary stage. "We are examining the pros and cons of it and whether it would be worthwhile to implement. It is still at a preliminary stage," Malhotra said. The RBI is evaluating the advantages and drawbacks of polymer notes and whether their introduction would be worthwhile, according to the governor. In February

SBI's board will meet on May 12 to consider raising up to $2 billion through public offers or private placements of foreign currency bonds in FY27

Gap between per capita currency in circulation and ATM withdrawals widens sharply, reflecting precautionary cash holding even as digital payments surge to record highs

The rupee stayed on a downward track for the fifth straight day, losing 24 paise to 94.25 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, weighed by volatile crude oil prices and an elevated US dollar, with prospects of West Asia peace talks turning hazier. Analysts said that despite a ceasefire in place between the United States and Iran, ship movement through the Strait of Hormuz remained uncertain after the US military on Thursday seized another Iranian oil tanker, intensifying the standoff and unsettling the fuel prices worldwide. President Donald Trump has also ordered the US military to "shoot and kill" small Iranian boats that deploy mines to choke traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Unabated withdrawal of foreign funds from domestic stock markets also added to investors' worries, triggering a massive sell-off in equities and further dragging down the local currency, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.25 and stayed at the s

India must take a proactive stance on any alternative currency initiative, rather than remain on the sidelines