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Mar 31, 2016
India’s International Investment Position (IIP), December 2015
International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows, at a point in time, the value and the composition of (a) financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on non-residents, and gold bullion held as reserve assets; and (b) liabilities of residents of an economy to non-residents. The difference between an economy's external financial assets and liabilities is its net IIP, which may be positive or negative. Such balance sheet anal
International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows, at a point in time, the value and the composition of (a) financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on non-residents, and gold bullion held as reserve assets; and (b) liabilities of residents of an economy to non-residents. The difference between an economy's external financial assets and liabilities is its net IIP, which may be positive or negative. Such balance sheet anal
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Mar 31, 2016
RBI Reference Rate for US $
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.3329 on March 31, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 30, 2016) was ₹ 66.4105. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 30, 2016 March 31, 2016 1 EUR 75.0306 75.0955 1 GBP 95.6311 95.0882 100 YEN 59.11 59.06 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.3329 on March 31, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 30, 2016) was ₹ 66.4105. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 30, 2016 March 31, 2016 1 EUR 75.0306 75.0955 1 GBP 95.6311 95.0882 100 YEN 59.11 59.06 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
Mar 30, 2016
RBI Reference Rate for US $
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.4105 on March 30, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 29, 2016) was ₹ 66.5580. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 29, 2016 March 30, 2016 1 EUR 74.4717 75.0306 1 GBP 94.6654 95.6311 100 YEN 58.58 59.11 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.4105 on March 30, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 29, 2016) was ₹ 66.5580. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 29, 2016 March 30, 2016 1 EUR 74.4717 75.0306 1 GBP 94.6654 95.6311 100 YEN 58.58 59.11 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
Mar 29, 2016
RBI signs Special Currency Swap Agreement with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The Reserve Bank of India has signed a Special Currency Swap Agreement with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Under the arrangement, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka can draw upto US$ 700 million for a maximum period of three months. This special arrangement is in addition to the existing Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for the SAARC Member Countries. The proposal to extend the additional currency swap facility of US$ 700 million to Sri Lanka for a limited period was
The Reserve Bank of India has signed a Special Currency Swap Agreement with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Under the arrangement, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka can draw upto US$ 700 million for a maximum period of three months. This special arrangement is in addition to the existing Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for the SAARC Member Countries. The proposal to extend the additional currency swap facility of US$ 700 million to Sri Lanka for a limited period was
Mar 29, 2016
RBI releases data on ECB / FCCB for February 2016
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) and Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB), both through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of February 2016. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release : 2015-2016/2277
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) and Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB), both through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of February 2016. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release : 2015-2016/2277
Mar 29, 2016
RBI Reference Rate for US $
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.5580 on March 29, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 28, 2016) was ₹ 66.6680. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 28, 2016 March 29, 2016 1 EUR 74.4215 74.4717 1 GBP 94.3019 94.6654 100 YEN 58.72 58.58 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.5580 on March 29, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 28, 2016) was ₹ 66.6680. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 28, 2016 March 29, 2016 1 EUR 74.4215 74.4717 1 GBP 94.3019 94.6654 100 YEN 58.72 58.58 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
Mar 28, 2016
Foreign Exchange Turnover Data
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period March 14, 2016 to March 18, 2016. All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Swap Forward Spot Swap Forward Purchase 14-03-2016 2,139 1,048 836 180 170 117 9,461 7,662 806 2,823 1,859 121 15-03-2016 2,774 1,816 5
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period March 14, 2016 to March 18, 2016. All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Swap Forward Spot Swap Forward Purchase 14-03-2016 2,139 1,048 836 180 170 117 9,461 7,662 806 2,823 1,859 121 15-03-2016 2,774 1,816 5
Mar 28, 2016
RBI Reference Rate for US $
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.6680 on March 28, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 23, 2016) was ₹ 66.8640. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 23, 2016 March 28, 2016 1 EUR 74.9077 74.4215 1 GBP 94.9268 94.3019 100 YEN 59.52 58.72 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.6680 on March 28, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 23, 2016) was ₹ 66.8640. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 23, 2016 March 28, 2016 1 EUR 74.9077 74.4215 1 GBP 94.9268 94.3019 100 YEN 59.52 58.72 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
Mar 23, 2016
RBI Reference Rate for US $
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.8640 on March 23, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 22, 2016) was ₹ 66.5411. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 22, 2016 March 23, 2016 1 EUR 74.8987 74.9077 1 GBP 95.7526 94.9268 100 YEN 59.37 59.52 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.8640 on March 23, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 22, 2016) was ₹ 66.5411. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 22, 2016 March 23, 2016 1 EUR 74.8987 74.9077 1 GBP 95.7526 94.9268 100 YEN 59.37 59.52 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
Mar 22, 2016
RBI Reference Rate for US $
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.5411 on March 22, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 21, 2016) was ₹ 66.5040. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 21, 2016 March 22, 2016 1 EUR 74.9168 74.8987 1 GBP 95.8722 95.7526 100 YEN 59.66 59.37 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.5411 on March 22, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 21, 2016) was ₹ 66.5040. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 21, 2016 March 22, 2016 1 EUR 74.9168 74.8987 1 GBP 95.8722 95.7526 100 YEN 59.66 59.37 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
Mar 21, 2016
Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves in India during April-December 2015
Earlier today, the Reserve Bank of India released the Balance of Payments (BoP) data for October-December 2015 on its website (www.rbi.org.in). On the basis of these data, the sources of variation in foreign exchange reserves during April-December 2015 have been compiled. Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves: April-December 2015 During April-December 2015, there was an increase in the foreign exchange reserves. The sources of variation in the foreign exch
Earlier today, the Reserve Bank of India released the Balance of Payments (BoP) data for October-December 2015 on its website (www.rbi.org.in). On the basis of these data, the sources of variation in foreign exchange reserves during April-December 2015 have been compiled. Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves: April-December 2015 During April-December 2015, there was an increase in the foreign exchange reserves. The sources of variation in the foreign exch
Mar 21, 2016
Developments in India’s Balance of Payments during the Third Quarter (October-December) of 2015-16
Preliminary data on India’s balance of payments (BoP) for the third quarter (Q3) i.e., October-December 2015-16 are presented in Statements I (BPM6 format) and II (old format). Key Features of India’s BoP in Q3 of 2015-16 India’s current account deficit (CAD) at US$ 7.1 billion (1.3 per cent of GDP) in Q3 of 2015-16 was lower than US$ 7.7 billion (1.5 per cent of GDP) in Q3 of 2014-15 and US$ 8.7 billion (1.7 per cent of GDP) in the preceding quarter (Table 1). The co
Preliminary data on India’s balance of payments (BoP) for the third quarter (Q3) i.e., October-December 2015-16 are presented in Statements I (BPM6 format) and II (old format). Key Features of India’s BoP in Q3 of 2015-16 India’s current account deficit (CAD) at US$ 7.1 billion (1.3 per cent of GDP) in Q3 of 2015-16 was lower than US$ 7.7 billion (1.5 per cent of GDP) in Q3 of 2014-15 and US$ 8.7 billion (1.7 per cent of GDP) in the preceding quarter (Table 1). The co
Mar 21, 2016
RBI Reference Rate for US $
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.5040 on March 21, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 18, 2016) was ₹ 66.6088. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 18, 2016 March 21, 2016 1 EUR 75.3012 74.9168 1 GBP 96.3230 95.8722 100 YEN 59.87 59.66 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.5040 on March 21, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 18, 2016) was ₹ 66.6088. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 18, 2016 March 21, 2016 1 EUR 75.3012 74.9168 1 GBP 96.3230 95.8722 100 YEN 59.87 59.66 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
Mar 18, 2016
Foreign Exchange Turnover Data
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period March 08, 2016 to March 11, 2016. All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Swap Forward Spot Swap Forward Purchase 08-03-2016 2,904 1,047 700 263 237 222 9,071 7,486 693 4,160 2,169 58 09-03-2016 2,420 1,005 65
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period March 08, 2016 to March 11, 2016. All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Swap Forward Spot Swap Forward Purchase 08-03-2016 2,904 1,047 700 263 237 222 9,071 7,486 693 4,160 2,169 58 09-03-2016 2,420 1,005 65
Mar 18, 2016
RBI Reference Rate for US $
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.6088 on March 18, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 17, 2016) was ₹ 66.8806. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 17, 2016 March 18, 2016 1 EUR 75.0735 75.3012 1 GBP 95.1644 96.3230 100 YEN 59.59 59.87 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.6088 on March 18, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 17, 2016) was ₹ 66.8806. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 17, 2016 March 18, 2016 1 EUR 75.0735 75.3012 1 GBP 95.1644 96.3230 100 YEN 59.59 59.87 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
Mar 17, 2016
RBI signs Currency Swap Agreement with the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan
Photograph The Reserve Bank of India today signed a SAARC Currency Swap Agreement with the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan (RMBA). Under the arrangement, the RMBA can make drawals of US dollar, Euro or Indian Rupee in multiple tranches up to a maximum of US$ 100 million or its equivalent. This is expected to further economic co-operation between the two countries. The agreement is valid for a period of three years from the date of signing. It may be recalled that w
Photograph The Reserve Bank of India today signed a SAARC Currency Swap Agreement with the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan (RMBA). Under the arrangement, the RMBA can make drawals of US dollar, Euro or Indian Rupee in multiple tranches up to a maximum of US$ 100 million or its equivalent. This is expected to further economic co-operation between the two countries. The agreement is valid for a period of three years from the date of signing. It may be recalled that w
Mar 17, 2016
RBI Reference Rate for US $
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.8806 on March 17, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 16, 2016) was ₹ 67.3680. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 16, 2016 March 17, 2016 1 EUR 74.7583 75.0735 1 GBP 95.1708 95.1644 100 YEN 59.40 59.59 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 66.8806 on March 17, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 16, 2016) was ₹ 67.3680. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 16, 2016 March 17, 2016 1 EUR 74.7583 75.0735 1 GBP 95.1708 95.1644 100 YEN 59.40 59.59 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
Mar 16, 2016
RBI Reference Rate for US $
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 67.3680 on March 16, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 15, 2016) was ₹ 67.2290. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 15, 2016 March 16, 2016 1 EUR 74.6444 74.7583 1 GBP 95.9223 95.1708 100 YEN 59.31 59.40 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 67.3680 on March 16, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 15, 2016) was ₹ 67.2290. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 15, 2016 March 16, 2016 1 EUR 74.6444 74.7583 1 GBP 95.9223 95.1708 100 YEN 59.31 59.40 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
Mar 15, 2016
RBI Reference Rate for US $
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 67.2290 on March 15, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 14, 2016) was ₹ 67.0230. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 14, 2016 March 15, 2016 1 EUR 74.8044 74.6444 1 GBP 96.3389 95.9223 100 YEN 58.90 59.31 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US Dollar is ₹ 67.2290 on March 15, 2016. The corresponding rate for the previous day (March 14, 2016) was ₹ 67.0230. Based on the reference rate for the US Dollar and the middle rates of the cross-currency quotes, the exchange rate of EUR, GBP and JPY against the Rupee are given below: Currency Date March 14, 2016 March 15, 2016 1 EUR 74.8044 74.6444 1 GBP 96.3389 95.9223 100 YEN 58.90 59.31 Note : The SDR-Rupee rate
Mar 15, 2016
Overseas Direct Investment for February 2016
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on Overseas Direct Investment, both under Automatic Route and the Approval Route, for the month of February 2016. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2015-2016/2161
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on Overseas Direct Investment, both under Automatic Route and the Approval Route, for the month of February 2016. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2015-2016/2161
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