Currency
RBI will continue to meet the country's currency needs: Governor Malhotra
The value and volume of banknotes in circulation increased by 6.0 per cent and 5.6 per cent, respectively, during 2024-25
 "RBI will continue to meet the country's currency needs: Governor Malhotra")
Xi Jinping revives push to make China's yuan a global reserve currency
China is stepping up efforts to boost the yuan's global role as President Xi Jinping calls for wider use of the currency in trade, investment and foreign exchange markets
 "Xi Jinping revives push to make China's yuan a global reserve currency")
India's foreign exchange reserves hit record high of $709 billion
Reserves rise to a fresh peak after 17 months, aided by higher gold prices and revaluation gains, even as the rupee remains under pressure amid FPI outflows
 "India's foreign exchange reserves hit record high of $709 billion")
Rupee likely to trade around 92.50 per dollar by March-end: BS Poll
Trade deal with US could reverse the fortune of the Indian currency
 "Rupee likely to trade around 92.50 per dollar by March-end: BS Poll")
RBI to focus on rupee's drop pace, not defend levels, as it hits record low
The rupee has been buffeted by equity outflows, with a record $19 billion last year and a further $2.9 billion this month amid valuation concerns, steep US tariffs and delays in a trade deal
 "RBI to focus on rupee's drop pace, not defend levels, as it hits record low")
China's two-track currency strategy against sanctions has lessons for India
China is shifting from dollar rivalry to creating a parallel, sanction-proof financial system through RMB trade settlement, digital currencies and deeper integration with global capital markets
 "China's two-track currency strategy against sanctions has lessons for India")
Rupee avoids new low as RBI steps in to control excess volatility
The rupee fell up to 91.06 per dollar during the day, near the record low of 91.08 per dollar
 "Rupee avoids new low as RBI steps in to control excess volatility")
RBI proposes linking Brics' digital currencies to cut reliance on US dollar
India will host the summit, which will be held later this year. If the recommendation is accepted, a proposal to link the digital currencies of Brics members would be put forward for the first time
 "RBI proposes linking Brics' digital currencies to cut reliance on US dollar")
Rupee sees worst single-day fall in 2 months on importer dollar demand
Heavy importer demand and maturing NDF positions pushed the rupee to its steepest one-day fall in two months, even as RBI dollar sales capped deeper losses
 "Rupee sees worst single-day fall in 2 months on importer dollar demand")
Why a weaker rupee is riskier than it appears for Indian borrowers
The rupee's depreciation is often seen as an opportunity - but this narrative overlooks its impact on borrowers of foreign-currency debt
 "Why a weaker rupee is riskier than it appears for Indian borrowers")
Three challenges in 2026: Bond yield, currency, and deposit mobilisation
If these are the three challenges, there are also three key developments that everyone will watch out for
 "Three challenges in 2026: Bond yield, currency, and deposit mobilisation")
Dollar makes a soft start to 2026 after sharpest drop in 8 years
A dwindling interest rate difference between the US and other economies has cast a shadow over the currency market, resulting in most currencies gaining sharply against the dollar in 2025
 "Dollar makes a soft start to 2026 after sharpest drop in 8 years")
Rupee enters 2026 on back foot after worst annual drop in 3 years
The currency repeatedly fell to record lows during the year, slipping past the 91 level at one point, highlighting the sustained depreciation pressure
 "Rupee enters 2026 on back foot after worst annual drop in 3 years")
Rupee slides past 91 to the dollar, triggers talk of RBI stepping in: What to expect?
The Indian rupee has hit a fresh record low, crossing 91 against the US dollar for the first time. With the currency weakening steadily despite gains in other Asian currencies
 "Rupee slides past 91 to the dollar, triggers talk of RBI stepping in: What to expect?")
Rupee slide puts spotlight on limits to India's currency defence
A key reason is the Reserve Bank of India's $64 billion short-dollar position - a pledge to supply large amounts of dollars in the future through derivatives contracts with lenders
 "Rupee slide puts spotlight on limits to India's currency defence")
Nepal likely to soon allow Indian notes above ₹100, easing travel, tourism
Nearly 10 years after high-denomination notes were banned, Nepal plans to allow Indian notes above ₹100, easing travel for workers, students, pilgrims and tourists, and smoothing trade
 "Nepal likely to soon allow Indian notes above ₹100, easing travel, tourism")
Indian rupee turmoil reminds investors of 2013 'fragile-five' crisis
The seeds of the Fragile-Five debacle were sown by the Reserve Bank of India buckling under political pressure and cutting rates in 2012 amid soaring fiscal deficits and untamed inflation
 "Indian rupee turmoil reminds investors of 2013 'fragile-five' crisis")
RBI to tolerate weaker rupee amid trade gap, dollar inflow pressures
By signaling tolerance for a weaker rupee, RBI is indicating that it will intervene mostly to curb sharp volatility or on any signs of a speculative build-up but not defend any specific level on rupee
 "RBI to tolerate weaker rupee amid trade gap, dollar inflow pressures")
Rupee crosses 90-mark against USD in historic low amid trade deal impasse
On Tuesday, the rupee had already touched 89.9475 before ending the day at 89.87 - a decline of nearly 0.4 per cent
 "Rupee crosses 90-mark against USD in historic low amid trade deal impasse")
Rupee hits fresh low against dollar, nears 90/$-mark amid rising pressures
Indian Rupee touched a new record low of 89.97 against the US dollar on December 1, 2025, amid delays in the India-US trade agreement, and limited RBI intervention