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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
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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
Feb 28, 2019
RBI releases data on ECB/FCCB/RDB for January 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 January 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/2055
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 January 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/2055
Feb 22, 2019
Foreign Exchange Turnover Data (Revised on March 7, 2019)
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period November 12, 2018 to November 16, 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 12-11-2018 2,100 706 571 105 169 80 9,053 3,902 385 3,851 348 80 13-11-2018 3,491 1,038 7
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period November 12, 2018 to November 16, 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 12-11-2018 2,100 706 571 105 169 80 9,053 3,902 385 3,851 348 80 13-11-2018 3,491 1,038 7
Feb 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 November 05, 2018 to November 09, 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 05-11-2018 3,198 1,208 791 207 126 172 9,717 8,834 597 4,110 1,396 216 06-11-2018 2,425 1
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period November 05, 2018 to November 09, 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 05-11-2018 3,198 1,208 791 207 126 172 9,717 8,834 597 4,110 1,396 216 06-11-2018 2,425 1
Feb 15, 2019
RBI announces draft directions on facilities for hedging foreign exchange risk by Residents and Non-residents (Amended)
The Reserve Bank of India today released a draft of the revised directions and regulations on facilities for hedging foreign exchange risk by Residents and Non-residents. Comments on the draft directions are invited from banks, market participants and other interested parties by March 15, 2019. Feedback on the draft directions may be forwarded to: The Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Financial Markets Regulation Department 1st Floor, Main Building Shahid B
The Reserve Bank of India today released a draft of the revised directions and regulations on facilities for hedging foreign exchange risk by Residents and Non-residents. Comments on the draft directions are invited from banks, market participants and other interested parties by March 15, 2019. Feedback on the draft directions may be forwarded to: The Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Financial Markets Regulation Department 1st Floor, Main Building Shahid B
Feb 15, 2019
RBI releases Draft Directions on Financial Benchmark Administrators
The Reserve Bank of India today released draft directions on Financial Benchmark Administrators. Comments on the draft directions are invited from market participants and other interested parties by March 08, 2019. Feedback on the draft directions may be forwarded to: The Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Financial Markets Regulation Department 1st Floor, Main BuildingShahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort,Mumbai – 400001 Or by email with subject line “Feedback on
The Reserve Bank of India today released draft directions on Financial Benchmark Administrators. Comments on the draft directions are invited from market participants and other interested parties by March 08, 2019. Feedback on the draft directions may be forwarded to: The Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Financial Markets Regulation Department 1st Floor, Main BuildingShahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort,Mumbai – 400001 Or by email with subject line “Feedback on
Feb 13, 2019
Overseas Direct Investment for January 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 January 2019. Anirudha D. Jadhav Assistant Manager Press Release : 2018-2019/1932
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 January 2019. Anirudha D. Jadhav Assistant Manager Press Release : 2018-2019/1932
Feb 01, 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 October 29, 2018 to November 02, 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 29-10-2018 3,479 1,841 1,389 467 464 548 11,879 8,574 499 6,021 2,163 142 30-10-2018 2,763
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period October 29, 2018 to November 02, 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 29-10-2018 3,479 1,841 1,389 467 464 548 11,879 8,574 499 6,021 2,163 142 30-10-2018 2,763
Feb 01, 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 October 22, 2018 to October 26, 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 22-10-2018 3,678 819 1,101 151 78 86 11,378 7,744 733 5,353 1,038 103 23-10-2018 2,571 1,03
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period October 22, 2018 to October 26, 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 22-10-2018 3,678 819 1,101 151 78 86 11,378 7,744 733 5,353 1,038 103 23-10-2018 2,571 1,03
Jan 29, 2019
RBI releases data on ECB / FCCB/RDB for December 2018
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 December 2018. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/1770
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 December 2018. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/1770
Jan 16, 2019
RBI announces the New External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Framework
As part of the on-going efforts at rationalising multiple regulations framed under FEMA 1999 over a period of time, the regulations governing all types of borrowing and lending transactions between a person resident in India and a person resident outside India, both in foreign currency and Indian Rupee, have been consolidated and the Revised Regulation FEMA 3 R/2018 has been notified by the Government of India on December 17, 2018. In line with the above revised regul
As part of the on-going efforts at rationalising multiple regulations framed under FEMA 1999 over a period of time, the regulations governing all types of borrowing and lending transactions between a person resident in India and a person resident outside India, both in foreign currency and Indian Rupee, have been consolidated and the Revised Regulation FEMA 3 R/2018 has been notified by the Government of India on December 17, 2018. In line with the above revised regul
Jan 14, 2019
Overseas Direct Investment for December 2018
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 December 2018. Anirudha D Jadhav Assistant Manager Press Release: 2018-2019/1647
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 December 2018. Anirudha D Jadhav Assistant Manager Press Release: 2018-2019/1647
Jan 04, 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 October 01, 2018 to October 05, 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 01-10-2018 3,479 1,666 965 171 251 74 12,168 11,326 1,555 4,088 1,768 383 02-10-2018 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 October 01, 2018 to October 05, 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 01-10-2018 3,479 1,666 965 171 251 74 12,168 11,326 1,555 4,088 1,768 383 02-10-2018 0 0 0
Jan 04, 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 September 24, 2018 to September 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 Purchase 24-09-2018 4,532 1,684 874 228 202 224 13,223 10,194 859 4,724 2,934 193 25-09-2018 3,9
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period September 24, 2018 to September 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 Purchase 24-09-2018 4,532 1,684 874 228 202 224 13,223 10,194 859 4,724 2,934 193 25-09-2018 3,9
Jan 04, 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 October 15, 2018 to October 19, 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 15-10-2018 2,561 1,179 850 133 135 122 10,657 7,784 675 4,108 1,300 298 16-10-2018 2,699 1,
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period October 15, 2018 to October 19, 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 15-10-2018 2,561 1,179 850 133 135 122 10,657 7,784 675 4,108 1,300 298 16-10-2018 2,699 1,
Jan 04, 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 October 08, 2018 to October 12, 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 08-10-2018 1,381 498 1,104 106 72 89 10,518 5,217 472 3,277 377 54 09-10-2018 2,881 910 717
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period October 08, 2018 to October 12, 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 08-10-2018 1,381 498 1,104 106 72 89 10,518 5,217 472 3,277 377 54 09-10-2018 2,881 910 717
Dec 31, 2018
India’s International Investment Position (IIP), September 2018
Today, the Reserve Bank released data relating to India’s International Investment Position at end-September 2018. Key Features of India’s IIP in September 2018 Net claims of non-residents on India declined by US$ 18.5 billion from their level a quarter ago (Table 1). The decline in net claims was due to a sharper fall in foreign owned assets in India as compared with that in the Indian residents’ overseas financial assets. Indian residents’ financial assets abroad de
Today, the Reserve Bank released data relating to India’s International Investment Position at end-September 2018. Key Features of India’s IIP in September 2018 Net claims of non-residents on India declined by US$ 18.5 billion from their level a quarter ago (Table 1). The decline in net claims was due to a sharper fall in foreign owned assets in India as compared with that in the Indian residents’ overseas financial assets. Indian residents’ financial assets abroad de
Dec 31, 2018
India’s External Debt as at the end of September 2018
As per the standard practice, India's external debt statistics are released with a lag of one quarter. The external debt data as at end-September 2018 in Indian 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 to India’s external debt as at end-September 2018 are presented below. Highlights At end-September 2018, India’s external debt witnessed a decline of 3.6 per cent
As per the standard practice, India's external debt statistics are released with a lag of one quarter. The external debt data as at end-September 2018 in Indian 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 to India’s external debt as at end-September 2018 are presented below. Highlights At end-September 2018, India’s external debt witnessed a decline of 3.6 per cent
Dec 27, 2018
RBI releases data on ECB / FCCB/RDB for November 2018
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 November 2018. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/1477
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 November 2018. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/1477
Dec 21, 2018
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 September 17, 2018 to September 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 Purchase 17-09-2018 2,923 1,251 834 245 101 84 13,718 8,622 505 4,556 953 133 18-09-2018 3,350 9
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period September 17, 2018 to September 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 Purchase 17-09-2018 2,923 1,251 834 245 101 84 13,718 8,622 505 4,556 953 133 18-09-2018 3,350 9
Dec 21, 2018
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 September 10, 2018 to September 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 10-09-2018 2,748 1,594 943 140 175 144 13,796 6,529 1,437 4,055 941 101 11-09-2018 2,60
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period September 10, 2018 to September 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 10-09-2018 2,748 1,594 943 140 175 144 13,796 6,529 1,437 4,055 941 101 11-09-2018 2,60
Dec 21, 2018
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 September 03, 2018 to September 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 03-09-2018 1,284 470 425 113 253 156 8,234 3,579 349 3,777 671 180 04-09-2018 2,904 1,1
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period September 03, 2018 to September 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 03-09-2018 1,284 470 425 113 253 156 8,234 3,579 349 3,777 671 180 04-09-2018 2,904 1,1
Dec 21, 2018
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 August 27, 2018 to August 31, 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 27-08-2018 3,048 892 1,106 135 172 155 11,141 7,434 411 4,426 1,475 312 28-08-2018 2,882 1,39
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period August 27, 2018 to August 31, 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 27-08-2018 3,048 892 1,106 135 172 155 11,141 7,434 411 4,426 1,475 312 28-08-2018 2,882 1,39
Dec 20, 2018
RBI announces the limit for the stock of External Commercial Borrowings
It has been decided, in consultation with the Government of India to have a rule-based dynamic limit for outstanding stock of External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) at 6.5 per cent of GDP at current market prices. Based on the GDP figures as on March 31, 2018, the soft limit works out to USD 160 billion for the current financial year. The outstanding stock of ECB as on September 30, 2018 stood at USD 126.29 billion. Jose J. Kattoor Chief General Manager Press Release: 2
It has been decided, in consultation with the Government of India to have a rule-based dynamic limit for outstanding stock of External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) at 6.5 per cent of GDP at current market prices. Based on the GDP figures as on March 31, 2018, the soft limit works out to USD 160 billion for the current financial year. The outstanding stock of ECB as on September 30, 2018 stood at USD 126.29 billion. Jose J. Kattoor Chief General Manager Press Release: 2
Dec 11, 2018
Overseas Direct Investment for November 2018
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 November 2018. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/1347
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 November 2018. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/1347
Dec 07, 2018
Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves in India during April-September 2018
Earlier today, the Reserve Bank of India released the balance of payments (BoP) data for July-September 2018 on its website (www.rbi.org.in). On the basis of these data, the sources of variation in foreign exchange reserves during April-September 2018 have been compiled. Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves: April-September 2018 During April-September 2018, there was a decrease 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 July-September 2018 on its website (www.rbi.org.in). On the basis of these data, the sources of variation in foreign exchange reserves during April-September 2018 have been compiled. Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves: April-September 2018 During April-September 2018, there was a decrease in the foreign exchange reserves. The sources of variation in the foreign exch
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