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May 05, 2022
Foreign Exchange Turnover Data: March 14 - March 17, 2022
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period March 14 – March 17, 2022. 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 14/03/2022 3,622 1,487 973 185 249 203 12,354 9,845 1,170 4,667 1,869 231 15/03/2022 3,428 1,743 1,602
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period March 14 – March 17, 2022. 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 14/03/2022 3,622 1,487 973 185 249 203 12,354 9,845 1,170 4,667 1,869 231 15/03/2022 3,428 1,743 1,602
Apr 11, 2022
Overseas Direct Investment for March 2022
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 2022. Rupambara Director (Communications) Press Release: 2022-2023/56
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 2022. Rupambara Director (Communications) Press Release: 2022-2023/56
Apr 07, 2022
Processing and Settlement of Small Value Export and Import related payments facilitated by Online Export-Import Facilitators - Draft Guidelines for Comments
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today placed on its website draft guidelines on ‘Processing and Settlement of small value Export and Import related payments’ facilitated by Online Export-Import Facilitators (OEIF) (erstwhile OPGSP). Comments/feedback on the draft guidelines are invited from all stakeholders. Comments/feedback may be forwarded through email by April 24, 2022 with the subject line “Feedback on draft OEIF Guidelines”. With development in the ecosyste
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today placed on its website draft guidelines on ‘Processing and Settlement of small value Export and Import related payments’ facilitated by Online Export-Import Facilitators (OEIF) (erstwhile OPGSP). Comments/feedback on the draft guidelines are invited from all stakeholders. Comments/feedback may be forwarded through email by April 24, 2022 with the subject line “Feedback on draft OEIF Guidelines”. With development in the ecosyste
Apr 01, 2022
RBI releases data on ECB / FCCB/RDB for February 2022
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 2022. Rupambara Director (Communications) Press Release: 2022-2023/6
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 2022. Rupambara Director (Communications) Press Release: 2022-2023/6
Mar 31, 2022
India’s International Investment Position (IIP), December 2021
Today, the Reserve Bank released data relating to India’s International Investment Position at end-December 2021. Key Features of India’s IIP in December 2021 Net claims of non-residents on India increased by US$ 21.1 billion during October-December 2021 due to an increase of US$ 16.2 billion in foreign-owned assets in India combined with a decline of US$ 4.9 billion in Indian residents’ overseas financial assets (Table 1). Higher inward direct investment, trade credi
Today, the Reserve Bank released data relating to India’s International Investment Position at end-December 2021. Key Features of India’s IIP in December 2021 Net claims of non-residents on India increased by US$ 21.1 billion during October-December 2021 due to an increase of US$ 16.2 billion in foreign-owned assets in India combined with a decline of US$ 4.9 billion in Indian residents’ overseas financial assets (Table 1). Higher inward direct investment, trade credi
Mar 31, 2022
Developments in India’s Balance of Payments during the Third Quarter (October-December) of 2021-22
Preliminary data on India’s balance of payments (BoP) for the third quarter (Q3), i.e., October-December 2021, are presented in Statements I (BPM6 format) and II (old format). Key Features of India’s BoP in Q3:2021-22 India’s current account deficit (CAD) increased to US$ 23.0 billion (2.7 per cent of GDP) in Q3:2021-22 from US$ 9.9 billion (1.3 per cent of GDP) in Q2:2021-22 and US$ 2.2 billion (0.3 per cent of GDP) a year ago [i.e., Q3:2020-21]. The widening of CAD
Preliminary data on India’s balance of payments (BoP) for the third quarter (Q3), i.e., October-December 2021, are presented in Statements I (BPM6 format) and II (old format). Key Features of India’s BoP in Q3:2021-22 India’s current account deficit (CAD) increased to US$ 23.0 billion (2.7 per cent of GDP) in Q3:2021-22 from US$ 9.9 billion (1.3 per cent of GDP) in Q2:2021-22 and US$ 2.2 billion (0.3 per cent of GDP) a year ago [i.e., Q3:2020-21]. The widening of CAD
Mar 31, 2022
Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves in India during April-December 2021
Earlier today, the Reserve Bank of India released balance of payments (BoP) data for October-December 2021 on its website (www.rbi.org.in). On the basis of these data, the sources of variation in foreign exchange reserves during April-December 2021 are detailed below. Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves: April-December 2021 During April-December 2021, there was an increase in the foreign exchange reserves, the sources of which are set out in Table 1. Tab
Earlier today, the Reserve Bank of India released balance of payments (BoP) data for October-December 2021 on its website (www.rbi.org.in). On the basis of these data, the sources of variation in foreign exchange reserves during April-December 2021 are detailed below. Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves: April-December 2021 During April-December 2021, there was an increase in the foreign exchange reserves, the sources of which are set out in Table 1. Tab
Mar 25, 2022
Foreign Exchange Turnover Data: February 28 - March 04, 2022
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period February 28 – March 04, 2022. 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 28-02-2022 4,614 3,371 1,797 299 232 226 14,022 14,571 434 5,326 5,029 616 02-03-2022 5,434 2,244 6
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period February 28 – March 04, 2022. 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 28-02-2022 4,614 3,371 1,797 299 232 226 14,022 14,571 434 5,326 5,029 616 02-03-2022 5,434 2,244 6
Mar 25, 2022
Foreign Exchange Turnover Data: March 07 - March 11, 2022
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period March 07 – March 11, 2022. 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 07-03-2022 3,352 3,194 488 223 280 138 15,415 17,004 390 5,386 2,795 264 08-03-2022 3,636 1,852 1,408
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period March 07 – March 11, 2022. 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 07-03-2022 3,352 3,194 488 223 280 138 15,415 17,004 390 5,386 2,795 264 08-03-2022 3,636 1,852 1,408
Mar 25, 2022
Foreign Exchange Turnover Data: February 21 - February 25, 2022
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period February 21 – February 25, 2022. 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 21-02-2022 1,930 1,284 2,297 95 117 77 8,440 7,551 1,002 2,727 1,021 213 22-02-2022 3,561 1,458
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period February 21 – February 25, 2022. 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 21-02-2022 1,930 1,284 2,297 95 117 77 8,440 7,551 1,002 2,727 1,021 213 22-02-2022 3,561 1,458
Mar 25, 2022
Foreign Exchange Turnover Data: February 14 - February 18, 2022
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period February 14 – February 18, 2022. 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 14-02-2022 4,206 1,972 822 178 171 185 11,940 13,271 388 4,794 2,242 181 15-02-2022 3,643 1,975
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period February 14 – February 18, 2022. 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 14-02-2022 4,206 1,972 822 178 171 185 11,940 13,271 388 4,794 2,242 181 15-02-2022 3,643 1,975
Mar 10, 2022
Overseas Direct Investment for February 2022
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 2022. Rupambara Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1841
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 2022. Rupambara Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1841
Mar 02, 2022
RBI releases data on ECB/FCCB/RDB for January 2022
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 2022. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1803
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 2022. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1803
Feb 28, 2022
Foreign Exchange Turnover Data: February 08 - February 11, 2022
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period February 08 – February 11, 2022. 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 08-02-2022 4,738 1,193 808 333 257 166 10,076 11,656 464 5,031 1,967 186 09-02-2022 2,675 1,173
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period February 08 – February 11, 2022. 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 08-02-2022 4,738 1,193 808 333 257 166 10,076 11,656 464 5,031 1,967 186 09-02-2022 2,675 1,173
Feb 28, 2022
Foreign Exchange Turnover Data: January 31 - February 04, 2022
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period January 31 – February 04, 2022. 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 31-01-2022 4,945 2,983 1,613 322 372 341 18,213 13,408 546 4,599 3,623 483 01-02-2022 3,023 1,555
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period January 31 – February 04, 2022. 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 31-01-2022 4,945 2,983 1,613 322 372 341 18,213 13,408 546 4,599 3,623 483 01-02-2022 3,023 1,555
Feb 28, 2022
Foreign Exchange Turnover Data: January 24 - January 28, 2022
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period January 24 – January 28, 2022. 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 24-01-2022 5,016 1,331 1,587 180 250 138 9,658 11,761 443 3,112 2,426 353 25-01-2022 5,181 1,325 1
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period January 24 – January 28, 2022. 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 24-01-2022 5,016 1,331 1,587 180 250 138 9,658 11,761 443 3,112 2,426 353 25-01-2022 5,181 1,325 1
Feb 28, 2022
Foreign Exchange Turnover Data: January 17 - January 21, 2022
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period January 17 – January 21, 2022. 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 17-01-2022 2,151 669 568 132 188 176 7,799 5,635 1,092 2,683 742 137 18-01-2022 3,891 1,420 1,401
The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and inter-bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period January 17 – January 21, 2022. 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 17-01-2022 2,151 669 568 132 188 176 7,799 5,635 1,092 2,683 742 137 18-01-2022 3,891 1,420 1,401
Feb 10, 2022
Overseas Direct Investment for January 2022
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 2022. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1699
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 2022. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1699
Feb 06, 2022
Public Holiday under Negotiable Instrument Act - No Transactions in G-Secs, Forex and Money Markets on February 7, 2022
Government of Maharashtra has declared February 7, 2022 as a public holiday under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. There will be no transactions and settlements in Government securities (primary and secondary), foreign exchange, money markets and Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives on February 7, 2022. Settlement of all outstanding transactions will accordingly get postponed to the next working day i.e., February 8, 2022. Transactions under Liquidity Ad
Government of Maharashtra has declared February 7, 2022 as a public holiday under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. There will be no transactions and settlements in Government securities (primary and secondary), foreign exchange, money markets and Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives on February 7, 2022. Settlement of all outstanding transactions will accordingly get postponed to the next working day i.e., February 8, 2022. Transactions under Liquidity Ad
Feb 03, 2022
RBI Cautions against unauthorised forex trading platforms
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has noticed misleading advertisements of unauthorised Electronic Trading Platforms (ETPs) offering forex trading facilities to Indian residents, including on social media platforms, search engines, Over The Top (OTT) platforms, gaming apps and the like. There have also been reports of such ETPs engaging agents who personally contact gullible people to undertake forex trading/investment schemes and entice them with promises of disproport
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has noticed misleading advertisements of unauthorised Electronic Trading Platforms (ETPs) offering forex trading facilities to Indian residents, including on social media platforms, search engines, Over The Top (OTT) platforms, gaming apps and the like. There have also been reports of such ETPs engaging agents who personally contact gullible people to undertake forex trading/investment schemes and entice them with promises of disproport
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