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Currency in circulation slows down since May on spike in fuel prices

Currency in circulation increased from Rs 9 trillion in January 2017 to Rs 19.5 trillion as of September 14 this year

Govt's plans to boost capital inflow may not reverse rupee slide: Moody's

The Indian government estimates that the measures will increase capital inflows by $8-10 billion, or 0.3-0.4 per cent of GDP, in the fiscal year that ends March 31, 2019

Fluctuating rupee, regulations making realty lucrative for NRIs: Experts

About 7-8% of the inventory is being bought and held by NRIs each year

FPIs pull out $2.1 bn in Sep so far due to fall in rupee, widening CAD

The latest outflow comes following a net infusion of close to Rs 52 billion in the capital markets, both equity and debt, last month and Rs 23 billion in July

Rupee's macro fatigue fight continues; investors not moved by govt measures

Trading in an extremely volatile market environment, the bruised rupee ended at 72.20, showing a steep loss of 36 paise

RBI may not hike repo rate in October despite weak rupee; here's why

The markets have priced in tightening as well, but it is unlikely to materialise, Nomura said in a report

Govt may lower borrowing needs to ease nervousness in bond market: Sources

Govt officials assured a select group of market participants that the bond market borrowing programme for October to March would be lower than expected

State oil firms may lock in crude futures to stem rupee slide: Source

A senior finance ministry official said there was a view that the rupee could weaken further in the next two months if proposed steps failed to kill 'speculation in the rupee market'

Rupee to remain under pressure in near-term over external factors: Report

Dun & Bradstreet expects the rupee to be around 72.3-72.5 per US dollar during September

FPIs pull out Rs 94 bn in September so far due to rupee fall, widening CAD

The latest outflow comes following a net infusion of close to Rs 52 billion in the capital markets, both equity and debt, last month and Rs 23 million in August

Rupee tracking closer to fair value, rapid depreciation unlikely: Experts

The Indian rupee on Friday closed at 71.85, recovering 34 paise from its previous close of 72.19 per greenback

Forex reserves slip below $400-bn mark for first time in over a year: RBI

In the week to September 7, foreign currency assets, a major component of the overall reserves, fell by $887.4 million to $375.099 billion

Rupee gains, stocks rally as govt may plan steps to rescue the currency

The measures will probably include steps to curb the decline in the rupee and oil prices

Rupee plunge calls for action from govt as currency overvaluation easing

The RBI net sold $1.9 billion of foreign currency in July to support the rupee

Rupee fall may cost Maharashtra Rs 180 mn more for US chopper purchase

The Indian rupee Monday crashed below the 72-mark to end at a life-low of 72.45 against the US dollar

Rupee in downward spiral: Reserve Bank under pressure to curb market rout

The six-member monetary policy committee of the RBI will make its next rate decision on October 5

Facing dollar squeeze, Indian companies rush for 'cheaper' Samurai loans

Swapping funds from yen to rupee was about 10 basis points cheaper than swapping from dollars to rupee

Rupee slide forces analysts to rework forecasts amid widening trade deficit

India's trade deficit for August is likely to remain at $17 billion to $18 billion, while the Federal Reserve is set to raise rates again this month

Rajan hopes rupee won't see free fall with RBI raising interest rate

The rupee crashed below the 72-mark to end at a life-low of 72.45 against the US dollar

Rupee sheds 45 paise in early trade to hit a lifetime low of 72.12 a dollar

Forex dealers said besides strong demand for the American currency, buying by importers, mainly oil refiners in view of surging crude oil prices and capital outflows, weighed on the domestic currency