archiveFinance Ministry

Currencies

Why is so much money suddenly coming to India from THESE countries, and who is sending it?

Home NewsWhy is so much money suddenly coming to India from THESE countries, and who is sending it? There has been an increase in AED-INR transactions since June 19. Officials at currency exchange houses say NRIs are no longer waiting for further depreciation. Image for representational purposes New Delhi: Due to the depreciation of the Indian rupee, the Indians living in the Gulf countries like the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia have increased remittances back to India. It is important to note that the rupee has weakened against...
Currencies

Indian economy faces crosswinds with mounting global shocks

Economists warn that the finance ministry’s projected gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.3% to 6.8% for FY26 could come under pressure as global headwinds, rising geopolitical tensions, volatile capital flows, trade disruptions and weak private investment intensify. On the domestic front, India must address challenges in private sector investment and weak urban demand. Trump’s tariffs hit export-heavy Asian economies like China and Vietnam harder than India, which leans more on domestic consumption. Also read: CBDT probes crypto-related tax evasion Still, headwinds at home led chief economic advisor V. Anantha...
Currencies

Indian banks to soon lend in rupees to overseas borrowers? RBI seeks govt nod – Economy News

The Reserve Bank of India is taking a major step towards the internationalization of the Rupee. As per a Reuters report, the central bank has sought approval from the government to allow domestic banks to lend in rupees to overseas borrowers.  As per the sources quoted by Reuters, last month, the proposal was sent by the Reserve Bank to the Finance Ministry. The proposal suggested allowing the domestic banks and their foreign branches to lend in rupees to non-residents in neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and  Bhutan.  Impact...