India’s foreign exchange reserves remain strong, covering around nine months of imports, even as the rupee comes under pressure.

The Reserve Bank of India has been intervening in the forex market by selling dollars to defend the currency, but has recently allowed the rupee to weaken past a key psychological level.

While the drawdown in reserves signals pressure from global factors, including rising oil prices and market volatility, the overall buffer remains comfortable by global standards, providing a cushion against external shocks.

India's Forex Reserves Cover 9 Months of Imports | World Business Watch

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Bangladesh faces economic losses of up to $10 billion as a result of the greatest political violence Bangladesh has seen since prime minister sheikh Hasina's January victory. This will be a devastating blow to the country's efforts to strengthen dwindling currency reserves.

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We look at the fall in India's forex reserves from record highs. India's foreign currency reserves fell in the latest week as the reserve bank of India intervened in the currency market to limit the rupee's fall against a strengthening dollar.

India's forex reserves fall from record highs

India's foreign exchange reserves fell for a second consecutive week and stood at a six-week low of $640.33 billion. The reserves fell by $2.83 billion in the week that ended on april 19, adding to the previous week's $5.4 billion drop.

India: Foreign Exchange Reserves fall to six-week low of $640.33 bn

India's foreign exchange reserves nearing record high, despite RBI intervention. Import cover jumps despite the rupee near record lows.

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India's foreign exchange reserves fell to a near two-month low in the week that ended on August 18.

India's forex reserves at a 2-month low

There's some good news for India on the foreign exchange front. India's foreign exchange reserves have crossed the 600 billion mark. That's for the first time since May 2022. The forex reserves stand at 609 billion dollars on July 14. This was a 15-month-high and comes amid a rise in dollar inflow.

Forex reserves stood at $609 billion on July 14

India's FOREX reserves have been on an upward trajectory, exhibiting a resilient growth pattern. Prior to the week ending May 12, the reserves soared by USD 7.196 billion to USD 595.976 billion. In addition to its foreign currency assets, India’s gold reserves also witnessed a significant increase. During the same week, the gold reserves surged by 38 million to 46.353 billion. This showcases India’s prudent approach to diversifying its FOREX reserves portfolio.

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India is having some relief at the time of a volatile macro environment. India's forex reserves are at a five-month high. Gold reserves are also up by $1.106 billion to $42.890 billion.

India's forex reserves are at five-month high; Gold reserves up by $1.106 billion to $42.890 billion

Pakistan's economic crisis has reached a critical juncture as the nation's foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) have dropped to an all-time low of $4.343 billion, sufficient only to cover three weeks of imports.

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Sri Lanka limits forex possession by citizens to support diminishing reserves

The big question remains is Nepal also going to Sri Lanka way? This after the Himalayan nation banned the import of luxury goods to avert forex crisis.

Nepal bans import of luxurious items as foreign exchange reserves decline

Nepal is facing a crunch in terms of its forex reserves. According to the Nepalese Central Bank, the country is running low on foreign currency which is needed to import essential supplies. The main source of foreign for Nepal is tourism which is low due to COVID-19 impacts

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After borrowing from global bodies, the Imran Khan govt is eyeing the vault of its own people. It plans to borrow gold from Pakistani citizens to boost foreign exchange reserves. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pak govt eyes citizen's gold to escape financial woes

In order to supplement its dwindling foreign exchange reserves, the Pakistan government is considering a proposal to borrow gold biscuits and bars from the people to increase foreign exchange reserves.

Pakistan government eyes citizens' gold to boost forex

Sri Lanka allows sharp rise in food prices to ease shortages

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Rupee closes near day's high at 73.24 per dollar

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