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RBI extends deadline to exchange pre-2005 notes to June 30, 2016

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the deadline for exchanging pre-2005 currency notes of various denominations by another six months to June 30, 2016. From January 1,...

December 24, 2015

Renminbi, Rupee included in ADB’s TFP

Noticing the expanding influence of the economies of China and India among the Asian economies, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) decided to encourage and support deals denominated in...

July 23, 2012

India’s new buzzword: “Policy Paralysis”

‘Policy Paralysis’ is the new exhortation echoing in the news media. According to news search conducted via Factiva, the catchphrase hit over 590 mentions in June 2012. The...

July 2, 2012

1991-like crisis highly improbable: D Subbarao

As per RBI governor D Subbarao, despite high fiscal and current account deficit it is highly improbable that India could witness the replication of the 1991 economic crisis...

June 18, 2012

Forex Reserves of India tumble, looses 1.74 Billion Dollar

India’s Foreign exchange reserve plunged by $1.74 billion to $290 billion The RBI data showed a sharp fall in the India’s Forex reserves The Forex reserves has slipped...

June 3, 2012

Payments in Rupee accepted by Iran

The longstanding issue over the payments for export shipments has been resolved amidst India and Iran. Both the nations have accorded to admit payment in Rupee form, an...

March 5, 2012

Property transaction Norms for NRIs, eased by RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently allowed Indians who have non-resident accounts in India to hold them in any currency which is fully convertible. This decision by...

December 28, 2011

Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011

Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 Recently, the US Senate voted to advance a Bill pressuring China to prevent undervaluing its currency. The Senate voted in...

December 7, 2011

Implications of Falling Rupee

The Rupee was on its lowest point in 2 years after September 2009. The sustained fall is not only bad news for importers but is also fuelling inflation,...

November 30, 2011

Major Recommendation of the K J Udeshi panel of RBI

Ms. K J Udeshi is a former Deputy Governor of RBI. The K J Udeshi Panel was constituted by RBI in May on Forex dealings. Seeking improvement in...

November 4, 2011

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