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Nov 29, 2019
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 April 01, 2019 to April 05, 2019. 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 01-04-2019 1 0 0 28 4 5 13 0 0 274 328 0 02-04-2019 5,297 1,058 1,101 224 171 113 12,080 19,143
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period April 01, 2019 to April 05, 2019. 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 01-04-2019 1 0 0 28 4 5 13 0 0 274 328 0 02-04-2019 5,297 1,058 1,101 224 171 113 12,080 19,143
Nov 29, 2019
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 25, 2019 to March 29, 2019. 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 25-03-2019 5,433 993 759 251 292 66 12,115 15,523 771 4,979 1,319 136 26-03-2019 6,715 1,671 1,
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period March 25, 2019 to March 29, 2019. 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 25-03-2019 5,433 993 759 251 292 66 12,115 15,523 771 4,979 1,319 136 26-03-2019 6,715 1,671 1,
Nov 29, 2019
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 18, 2019 to March 22, 2019. 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 18-03-2019 5,187 1,506 1,311 167 80 119 14,415 11,872 782 7,111 791 92 19-03-2019 4,740 1,703 1
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period March 18, 2019 to March 22, 2019. 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 18-03-2019 5,187 1,506 1,311 167 80 119 14,415 11,872 782 7,111 791 92 19-03-2019 4,740 1,703 1
Nov 29, 2019
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 11, 2019 to March 15, 2019. 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 11-03-2019 2,721 753 1,166 171 80 63 11,040 11,097 765 4,488 1,038 114 12-03-2019 3,646 958 618
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period March 11, 2019 to March 15, 2019. 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 11-03-2019 2,721 753 1,166 171 80 63 11,040 11,097 765 4,488 1,038 114 12-03-2019 3,646 958 618
Nov 29, 2019
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 04, 2019 to March 08, 2019. 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 04-03-2019 35 6 3 0 0 2 19 0 0 182 101 1 05-03-2019 3,844 1,053 1,670 179 100 94 12,371 12,712
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period March 04, 2019 to March 08, 2019. 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 04-03-2019 35 6 3 0 0 2 19 0 0 182 101 1 05-03-2019 3,844 1,053 1,670 179 100 94 12,371 12,712
Nov 26, 2019
RBI announces the Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC countries for the period 2019 to 2022
To further financial stability and economic cooperation within the SAARC region, the Reserve Bank of India, with the concurrence of the Government of India, has decided to put in place a revised Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC countries 2019-2022. The Framework is valid from November 14, 2019 to November 13, 2022. Based on the terms and conditions of the Framework, the RBI would enter into bilateral swap agreements with SAARC central banks, who want t
To further financial stability and economic cooperation within the SAARC region, the Reserve Bank of India, with the concurrence of the Government of India, has decided to put in place a revised Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC countries 2019-2022. The Framework is valid from November 14, 2019 to November 13, 2022. Based on the terms and conditions of the Framework, the RBI would enter into bilateral swap agreements with SAARC central banks, who want t
Nov 08, 2019
Overseas Direct Investment for October 2019
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 October 2019. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2019-2020/1150
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 October 2019. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2019-2020/1150
Oct 30, 2019
RBI releases data on ECB/FCCB/RDB for September 2019
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of September 2019. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2019-2020/1056
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of September 2019. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2019-2020/1056
Oct 14, 2019
Overseas Direct Investment for September 2019
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 September 2019. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2019-2020/937
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 September 2019. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2019-2020/937
Sep 30, 2019
India’s International Investment Position (IIP), June 2019
Today, the Reserve Bank released data relating to India’s International Investment Position at end-June 2019. Key Features of India’s IIP in June 2019 Net claims of non-residents on India increased by US$ 14.8 billion during April-June 2019 (Table 1). Foreign owned assets in India increased by US$ 35.0 billion, mainly on account of an increase in foreign direct investment (US$ 18.1 billion), portfolio investment (US$ 6.8 billion) and loans (US$ 5.9 billion). Foreign a
Today, the Reserve Bank released data relating to India’s International Investment Position at end-June 2019. Key Features of India’s IIP in June 2019 Net claims of non-residents on India increased by US$ 14.8 billion during April-June 2019 (Table 1). Foreign owned assets in India increased by US$ 35.0 billion, mainly on account of an increase in foreign direct investment (US$ 18.1 billion), portfolio investment (US$ 6.8 billion) and loans (US$ 5.9 billion). Foreign a
Sep 30, 2019
India’s External Debt as at the end of June 2019
The stock of external debt at end-June 2019 in rupees and US dollars as well as revised data for earlier quarters are set out in Statements I (old format) and II (IMF’s 2013 External Debt Statistics (EDS) Guide format)1. The major developments relating to India’s external debt as at end-June 2019 are presented below. Highlights At end-June 2019, India’s external debt witnessed an increase of 2.6 per cent over its level at end-March 2019, primarily on account of an inc
The stock of external debt at end-June 2019 in rupees and US dollars as well as revised data for earlier quarters are set out in Statements I (old format) and II (IMF’s 2013 External Debt Statistics (EDS) Guide format)1. The major developments relating to India’s external debt as at end-June 2019 are presented below. Highlights At end-June 2019, India’s external debt witnessed an increase of 2.6 per cent over its level at end-March 2019, primarily on account of an inc
Sep 30, 2019
Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves in India during April-June 2019
Earlier today, the Reserve Bank of India released balance of payments (BoP) data for April-June 2019 on its website (www.rbi.org.in). On the basis of these data, the sources of variation in foreign exchange reserves during April-June 2019 have been compiled. Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves: April-June 2019 During April-June 2019, there was an increase in the foreign exchange reserves. The sources of variation in the foreign exchange reserves are set
Earlier today, the Reserve Bank of India released balance of payments (BoP) data for April-June 2019 on its website (www.rbi.org.in). On the basis of these data, the sources of variation in foreign exchange reserves during April-June 2019 have been compiled. Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves: April-June 2019 During April-June 2019, there was an increase in the foreign exchange reserves. The sources of variation in the foreign exchange reserves are set
Sep 30, 2019
Developments in India’s Balance of Payments during the First Quarter (April-June) of 2019-20
Preliminary data on India’s balance of payments (BoP) for the first quarter (Q1), i.e., April-June 2019-20, are presented in Statements I (BPM6 format) and II (old format). Key Features of India’s BoP in Q1 of 2019-20 India’s current account deficit (CAD) at US$ 14.3 billion (2.0 per cent of GDP) in Q1 of 2019-20 narrowed from US$ 15.8 billion (2.3 per cent of GDP) in Q1 of 2018-19 but was higher than US$ 4.6 billion (0.7 per cent of GDP) in the preceding quarter. The
Preliminary data on India’s balance of payments (BoP) for the first quarter (Q1), i.e., April-June 2019-20, are presented in Statements I (BPM6 format) and II (old format). Key Features of India’s BoP in Q1 of 2019-20 India’s current account deficit (CAD) at US$ 14.3 billion (2.0 per cent of GDP) in Q1 of 2019-20 narrowed from US$ 15.8 billion (2.3 per cent of GDP) in Q1 of 2018-19 but was higher than US$ 4.6 billion (0.7 per cent of GDP) in the preceding quarter. The
Sep 26, 2019
RBI releases data on ECB / FCCB/RDB for August 2019
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of August 2019. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release : 2019-2020/794
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of August 2019. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release : 2019-2020/794
Sep 06, 2019
Overseas Direct Investment for August 2019
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 August 2019. N. Shanmugaram Assistant General Manager Press Release: 2019-2020/637
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 August 2019. N. Shanmugaram Assistant General Manager Press Release: 2019-2020/637
Aug 30, 2019
RBI releases data on ECB / FCCB/RDB for July 2019
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of July 2019. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2019-2020/586
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of July 2019. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2019-2020/586
Aug 22, 2019
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 February 25, 2019 to March 01, 2019. 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 25-02-2019 3,735 762 910 252 207 115 9,317 11,484 989 4,042 1,090 139 26-02-2019 3,967 1,750
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period February 25, 2019 to March 01, 2019. 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 25-02-2019 3,735 762 910 252 207 115 9,317 11,484 989 4,042 1,090 139 26-02-2019 3,967 1,750
Aug 22, 2019
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 February 18, 2019 to February 22, 2019. 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 18-02-2019 2,734 519 862 154 112 67 8,217 4,775 636 3,346 433 121 19-02-2019 34 19 0 1 0
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period February 18, 2019 to February 22, 2019. 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 18-02-2019 2,734 519 862 154 112 67 8,217 4,775 636 3,346 433 121 19-02-2019 34 19 0 1 0
Aug 22, 2019
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 February 11, 2019 to February 15, 2019. 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 11-02-2019 2,179 774 444 203 116 79 8,355 8,745 389 4,645 1,024 170 12-02-2019 2,760 1,85
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period February 11, 2019 to February 15, 2019. 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 11-02-2019 2,179 774 444 203 116 79 8,355 8,745 389 4,645 1,024 170 12-02-2019 2,760 1,85
Aug 22, 2019
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 February 4, 2019 to February 8, 2019. 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 04-02-2019 2,939 1,199 896 173 55 55 10,102 10,438 764 3,486 1,294 118 05-02-2019 2,037 698
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period February 4, 2019 to February 8, 2019. 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 04-02-2019 2,939 1,199 896 173 55 55 10,102 10,438 764 3,486 1,294 118 05-02-2019 2,037 698
Aug 22, 2019
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 January 28, 2019 to February 01, 2019. 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 28-01-2019 3,283 832 790 153 195 152 8,892 8,976 815 4,521 1,467 202 29-01-2019 4,090 1,58
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period January 28, 2019 to February 01, 2019. 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 28-01-2019 3,283 832 790 153 195 152 8,892 8,976 815 4,521 1,467 202 29-01-2019 4,090 1,58
Aug 22, 2019
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 January 21, 2019 to January 25, 2019. 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 21-01-2019 2,081 736 593 82 191 34 9,122 3,734 873 2,515 673 41 22-01-2019 2,679 936 630 16
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period January 21, 2019 to January 25, 2019. 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 21-01-2019 2,081 736 593 82 191 34 9,122 3,734 873 2,515 673 41 22-01-2019 2,679 936 630 16
Aug 22, 2019
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 January 14, 2019 to January 18, 2019. 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 14-01-2019 2,595 1,030 556 271 124 101 9,796 7,333 432 3,745 1,537 72 15-01-2019 2,709 1,17
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period January 14, 2019 to January 18, 2019. 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 14-01-2019 2,595 1,030 556 271 124 101 9,796 7,333 432 3,745 1,537 72 15-01-2019 2,709 1,17
Aug 05, 2019
Overseas Direct Investment for July 2019
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 July 2019. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2019-2020/344
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 July 2019. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2019-2020/344
Jul 31, 2019
RBI releases data on ECB/FCCB/RDB for June 2019
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of June 2019. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2019-2020/296
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of June 2019. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2019-2020/296
Jul 30, 2019
Reserve Bank relaxes end-use stipulations under External Commercial Borrowings Framework for Corporates and NBFCs
Based on the feedback from stakeholders and with a view to further liberalise the ECB framework, it has been decided, in consultation with the Government of India, to relax the end-use restrictions relating to external commercial borrowings for Working Capital requirements, General Corporate purposes and Repayment of rupee loans. Accordingly, eligible borrowers will now be allowed to raise following ECBs from recognised lenders, except foreign branches/ overseas subsi
Based on the feedback from stakeholders and with a view to further liberalise the ECB framework, it has been decided, in consultation with the Government of India, to relax the end-use restrictions relating to external commercial borrowings for Working Capital requirements, General Corporate purposes and Repayment of rupee loans. Accordingly, eligible borrowers will now be allowed to raise following ECBs from recognised lenders, except foreign branches/ overseas subsi
Jul 10, 2019
Overseas Direct Investment for June 2019
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 June 2019. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2019-2020/114
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 June 2019. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2019-2020/114
Jun 28, 2019
RBI releases data on ECB/FCCB/RDB for May 2019
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of May 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/3088
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of May 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/3088
Jun 28, 2019
Annual Reporting of Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) -Move to FLAIR web-portal
The Reserve Bank with effect from June 29, 2019, will replace the email-based annual reporting of Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) by direct investment companies, with web-based Foreign Liabilities and Assets Information Reporting (FLAIR) system. The web-portal would also contain the user manual and FAQs in this regard. The move is consistent with the enhanced information security policy and is expected to further improve the quality of data. The related instructi
The Reserve Bank with effect from June 29, 2019, will replace the email-based annual reporting of Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) by direct investment companies, with web-based Foreign Liabilities and Assets Information Reporting (FLAIR) system. The web-portal would also contain the user manual and FAQs in this regard. The move is consistent with the enhanced information security policy and is expected to further improve the quality of data. The related instructi
Jun 28, 2019
India’s International Investment Position (IIP), March 2019
Today, the Reserve Bank released data relating to India’s International Investment Position as at end-March 2019. Key Features of India’s IIP in March 2019 I. Quarterly Variations: Net claims of non-residents on India increased to US$ 436.4 billion reflecting an increase of US$ 45.2 billion in foreign-owned assets in India vis-à-vis an increase of US$ 35.7 billion in Indian residents’ financial assets abroad (Table 1). The increase in foreign-owned assets in India was
Today, the Reserve Bank released data relating to India’s International Investment Position as at end-March 2019. Key Features of India’s IIP in March 2019 I. Quarterly Variations: Net claims of non-residents on India increased to US$ 436.4 billion reflecting an increase of US$ 45.2 billion in foreign-owned assets in India vis-à-vis an increase of US$ 35.7 billion in Indian residents’ financial assets abroad (Table 1). The increase in foreign-owned assets in India was
Jun 28, 2019
India’s External Debt as at the end of March 2019
As per the standard practice, India's external debt statistics for the quarters ending March and June are released by the Reserve Bank of India with a lag of one quarter and those for the quarters ending September and December by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The external debt data as at end-March 2019 in rupees and US dollars as well as revised data for earlier quarters are set out in Statements 1 and 2, respectively. The major developments relating t
As per the standard practice, India's external debt statistics for the quarters ending March and June are released by the Reserve Bank of India with a lag of one quarter and those for the quarters ending September and December by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The external debt data as at end-March 2019 in rupees and US dollars as well as revised data for earlier quarters are set out in Statements 1 and 2, respectively. The major developments relating t
Jun 28, 2019
Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves in India during 2018-19
Earlier today, the Reserve Bank of India released the balance of payments (BoP) data for January-March 2018 on its website (www.rbi.org.in). On the basis of these data, the sources of variation in foreign exchange reserves during 2018-19 have been compiled. Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves: 2018-19 During 2018-19, there was a decrease in the foreign exchange reserves. The sources of variation in the foreign exchange reserves are set out in Table 1. Ta
Earlier today, the Reserve Bank of India released the balance of payments (BoP) data for January-March 2018 on its website (www.rbi.org.in). On the basis of these data, the sources of variation in foreign exchange reserves during 2018-19 have been compiled. Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves: 2018-19 During 2018-19, there was a decrease in the foreign exchange reserves. The sources of variation in the foreign exchange reserves are set out in Table 1. Ta
Jun 28, 2019
Developments in India’s Balance of Payments during the Fourth Quarter (January-March) of 2018-19
Preliminary data on India’s balance of payments (BoP) for the fourth quarter (Q4), i.e., January-March 2018-19, are presented in Statements I (BPM6 format) and II (old format). Key Features of India’s BoP in Q4 of 2018-19 India’s current account deficit (CAD) at US$ 4.6 billion (0.7 per cent of GDP) in Q4 of 2018-19 narrowed from US$ 13.0 billion (1.8 per cent of GDP) in Q4 of 2017-18 and US$ 17.7 billion (2.7 per cent of GDP) in the preceding quarter. The contraction
Preliminary data on India’s balance of payments (BoP) for the fourth quarter (Q4), i.e., January-March 2018-19, are presented in Statements I (BPM6 format) and II (old format). Key Features of India’s BoP in Q4 of 2018-19 India’s current account deficit (CAD) at US$ 4.6 billion (0.7 per cent of GDP) in Q4 of 2018-19 narrowed from US$ 13.0 billion (1.8 per cent of GDP) in Q4 of 2017-18 and US$ 17.7 billion (2.7 per cent of GDP) in the preceding quarter. The contraction
Jun 07, 2019
Overseas Direct Investment for May 2019
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 May 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/2884
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 May 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/2884
May 30, 2019
RBI releases data on ECB / FCCB/RDB for April 2019
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of April 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/2807
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of April 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/2807
May 20, 2019
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 December 31, 2018 to January 04, 2019. 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 31-12-2018 4,287 2,806 2,022 215 332 245 12,023 10,316 1,087 3,495 1,573 657 01-01-2019 55
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period December 31, 2018 to January 04, 2019. 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 31-12-2018 4,287 2,806 2,022 215 332 245 12,023 10,316 1,087 3,495 1,573 657 01-01-2019 55
May 20, 2019
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 January 07, 2019 to January 11, 2019. 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 07-01-2019 2,991 1,670 1,148 267 224 67 13,112 8,616 757 3,916 1,596 119 08-01-2019 2,465 1
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period January 07, 2019 to January 11, 2019. 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 07-01-2019 2,991 1,670 1,148 267 224 67 13,112 8,616 757 3,916 1,596 119 08-01-2019 2,465 1
May 09, 2019
Overseas Direct Investment for April 2019
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 April 2019. Shailaja Singh Deputy General Manager Press Release: 2018-2019/2641
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 April 2019. Shailaja Singh Deputy General Manager Press Release: 2018-2019/2641
Apr 30, 2019
RBI releases data on ECB/FCCB/RDB for March 2019
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of March 2019. Shailaja Singh Deputy General Manager Press Release: 2018-2019/2571
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of March 2019. Shailaja Singh Deputy General Manager Press Release: 2018-2019/2571
Apr 26, 2019
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 December 24, 2018 to December 28, 2018. 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 Purchases 24-12-2018 4,042 1,339 778 273 422 284 10,192 8,578 969 3,792 1,544 752 25-12-2018 0 0 0
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period December 24, 2018 to December 28, 2018. 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 Purchases 24-12-2018 4,042 1,339 778 273 422 284 10,192 8,578 969 3,792 1,544 752 25-12-2018 0 0 0
Apr 26, 2019
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 December 17, 2018 to December 21, 2018. 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 Purchases 17-12-2018 3,527 1,235 409 209 133 48 9,277 8,469 583 3,224 1,654 89 18-12-2018 2,458 1,
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period December 17, 2018 to December 21, 2018. 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 Purchases 17-12-2018 3,527 1,235 409 209 133 48 9,277 8,469 583 3,224 1,654 89 18-12-2018 2,458 1,
Apr 11, 2019
Overseas Direct Investment for March 2019
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 March 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/2425
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 March 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/2425
Apr 05, 2019
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 December 03, 2018 to December 07, 2018. 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 03-12-2018 3,991 994 808 262 248 148 13,259 10,493 875 4,748 1,479 122 04-12-2018 2,626 1
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period December 03, 2018 to December 07, 2018. 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 03-12-2018 3,991 994 808 262 248 148 13,259 10,493 875 4,748 1,479 122 04-12-2018 2,626 1
Apr 05, 2019
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 December 10, 2018 to December 14, 2018. 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 10-12-2018 3,146 1,185 979 134 89 77 11,189 6,183 383 4,097 1,341 193 11-12-2018 2,754 1,
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period December 10, 2018 to December 14, 2018. 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 10-12-2018 3,146 1,185 979 134 89 77 11,189 6,183 383 4,097 1,341 193 11-12-2018 2,754 1,
Mar 29, 2019
India’s International Investment Position (IIP), December 2018
Today, the Reserve Bank released data relating to India’s International Investment Position at end-December 2018. Key Features of India’s IIP in December 2018 Net claims of non-residents on India increased by US$ 44.3 billion from their level a quarter ago (Table 1). The increase in net claims was due to a pick-up in foreign-owned assets in India after three consecutive quarters of contraction, combined with a marginal decline in Indian residents’ financial assets abr
Today, the Reserve Bank released data relating to India’s International Investment Position at end-December 2018. Key Features of India’s IIP in December 2018 Net claims of non-residents on India increased by US$ 44.3 billion from their level a quarter ago (Table 1). The increase in net claims was due to a pick-up in foreign-owned assets in India after three consecutive quarters of contraction, combined with a marginal decline in Indian residents’ financial assets abr
Mar 28, 2019
RBI releases data on ECB/FCCB/RDB for February 2019
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of February 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/2311
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of February 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/2311
Mar 15, 2019
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 November 19, 2018 to November 23, 2018. 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 19-11-2018 2,743 1,599 1,122 211 138 118 10,258 7,030 891 4,022 1,107 109 20-11-2018 3,05
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period November 19, 2018 to November 23, 2018. 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 19-11-2018 2,743 1,599 1,122 211 138 118 10,258 7,030 891 4,022 1,107 109 20-11-2018 3,05
Mar 15, 2019
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 November 26, 2018 to November 30, 2018. 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 26-11-2018 4,665 1,531 1,512 171 225 157 12,382 6,458 175 4,887 2,549 227 27-11-2018 3,89
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period November 26, 2018 to November 30, 2018. 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 26-11-2018 4,665 1,531 1,512 171 225 157 12,382 6,458 175 4,887 2,549 227 27-11-2018 3,89
Mar 07, 2019
Overseas Direct Investment for February 2019
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 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release : 2018-2019/2128
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 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release : 2018-2019/2128
Feb 28, 2019
Signing of the Bilateral Swap Arrangement between Japan and India
The Bank of Japan (BOJ), acting as the agent for the Minister of Finance of Japan, and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) signed a Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA) that takes effect from today (February 28, 2019). The BSA enables both countries to swap their local currencies (i.e., either Japanese yen or Indian rupee) against US dollar for an amount of up to USD 75 billion. The authorities of both countries believe that, by enhancing financial cooperation, the BSA will c
The Bank of Japan (BOJ), acting as the agent for the Minister of Finance of Japan, and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) signed a Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA) that takes effect from today (February 28, 2019). The BSA enables both countries to swap their local currencies (i.e., either Japanese yen or Indian rupee) against US dollar for an amount of up to USD 75 billion. The authorities of both countries believe that, by enhancing financial cooperation, the BSA will c
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