The US Treasury expanded the number of countries subject to scrutiny in a semi-annual report released Tuesday, but again found that neither China nor any other trading partners was manipulating its currency.

US Treasury again says China is not manipulating currency

The rupee Monday appreciated by 49 paise, the biggest single-day gain in two months, to close at 69.74 against the US dollar following sharp gains in equities and forex inflows after exit polls suggested another term for the ruling NDA government.

Rupee records biggest gain in 2 months after exit poll results

The rupee Monday fell sharply by 59 paise to close at nearly two-and-a-half-month-low of 70.51 against the US currency due to persistent foreign fund outflows and renewed worries over rising crude oil prices.

Rupee crashes to over 2-month low on foreign fund outflows

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IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath on Monday flagged weakening global growth at a rate higher than expected and said emerging economies are also facing risks triggered by capital flows due to US actions and currency depreciation.

Emerging economies facing headwinds from weaker capital flows, currency dips: IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath

India, UAE sign currency swap agreement to boost trade

The rupee rose by 21 paise to end at 71.46 against the US dollar Tuesday on increased selling of the greenback by exporters amid softening crude oil prices, and persistent foreign fund inflows.

Rupee gains for 6th straight session, rises 21 paise

A political crisis in Sri Lanka, where two prime ministers are fighting for power, is scaring away tourists and raising questions over foreign aid, ringing alarm bells for the economy as the currency slumps to record lows.

Sri Lanka crisis scares tourists in fresh hit to economy

The rupee weakened by 16 paise to 73.61 against the US dollar in early trade Tuesday, amid increased demand of the American currencies from importers and sustained foreign fund outflows.

Rupee falls 16 paise to 73.61 against US dollar in early trade

The US could remove India from its currency monitoring list of major trading partners, the Treasury Department has said, citing certain developments and steps being taken by New Delhi which address some of its major concerns.

May remove India from currency monitoring list: US Treasury Department

The battered rupee rose 23 paise to 74.16 against the US dollar Wednesday after the American currency weakened overseas amid increased selling by exporters. Besides, RBI's decision to inject Rs 12,000 crore liquidity into the system through the purchase of government bonds on October 11 to meet the festival season demand for funds also supported the recovery in rupee, dealers said.

Rupee rises from record low, recovers 23 paise against US dollar

In the wake of a revision in the Know Your Client (KYC) norms and eligibility conditions for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg said an increase in FPIs would take place, which would have a positive impact on capital inflow and the current situation of the Indian Rupee.

Surge in Foreign Portfolio Investments will impact rupee positively: Economic Affairs Secretary

The government is planning to ask state oil firms to lock in their crude futures purchase prices, a government source said on Thursday, anticipating a spike when US sanctions on Iran snap back again in November.

India may look to lock in oil futures to stem rupee slide: Report

The total currency put in circulation by the RBI has also doubled, reaching ti Rs 19.3 lakh crore from Rs 8.9 lakh crore after demonetisation.

Currency with public reaches record high of Rs 18.5 lakh crore: RBI data

On Friday, the rupee had settled almost flat at 67.33 against the US currency in highly volatile trade amid weak dollar cues.

Rupee gains 12 paise against dollar in early trade

RBI directs banks and regulated entities not to deal in or provide services to individuals or businesses dealing in virtual currencies

RBI planning on introducing digital currency

Dealers said dollar's weakness against other currencies overseas and early gains in domestic equity markets supported the rupee\

Rupee gains 6 paise against dollar in opening trade

Union minister of state for home Hansraj Ahir said the seized FICN include new Rs 2,000, Rs 500, Rs 200 notes and Rs 100 notes

Rs 21.54 cr in fake notes seized post demonetisation: Government

The trio was found suspicious while looking for means to exchange the old notes with the new ones near a bank when the police were notified

Hyderabad: Three arrested for possessing demonetised notes worth 1 crore

With investors shying away from the risks due to anticipated central bank meetings next week, most of the Asian currencies drifted on Thursday.

Asian currencies drift as investors shy away from risk

Turkmenistan has imposed increasingly draconian restrictions on foreign currency exchange as global prices for hydrocarbons - over 90 percent of the country's exports - collapsed in 2014

Turkmenistan currency crisis seen causing cola shortage

A research scholar asked the Madras HC to direct the Centre to refrain from using the prefix 'Mahatma' before Gandhi?s name on notes.

'Waste of time': Court slams man who wanted 'Mahatma' removed from before Gandhi's name

'Waste of time': Court slams man who wanted Mahatma removed before Gandhi's name

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