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Rupee Depreciation Sparks Debate Over RBI’s Intervention Strategy Why in the News ? The continuous fall in the Indian rupee against the US dollar has triggered debate on whether the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should actively defend the currency using forex reserves or allow market forces to determine its real exchange value. Reasons Behind …
Read MoreSHOULD RBI DEFEND RUPEE, OR LET IT FIND ITS OWN LEVEL Why in the News? The Indian rupee has witnessed a sharp depreciation against the US dollar, triggering concerns about the stability of the Indian economy. Policymakers are debating whether the Reserve Bank of India should actively defend the rupee or allow market forces to …
Read MoreRupee Stability Demands Export-Led Economic Rebalancing Why in the News? Despite high GDP growth, low inflation, and a manageable fiscal deficit, the Indian rupee has emerged as Asia’s worst-performing currency. Falling FDI, sustained FPI outflows, and a widening trade deficit have raised concerns about India’s overdependence on volatile capital inflows to stabilise its currency. India’s …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s current account showed a surplus in Q4 of 2023-24, marking the first surplus in 11 quarters. Movements in the current account are significant as they affect the rupee’s exchange rate, India’s sovereign ratings, and overall economic health. Source: Textbook What is Balance of Payments? Definition: The Balance of Payments (BoP) …
Read MoreIntroduction The external sector of an economy encompasses all economic activities that involve foreign currency transactions. Export-import activities, which are the trade of goods and services across international borders. Foreign investment, including direct investments in business operations and portfolio investments in financial assets. External debt, which refers to borrowing from foreign lenders. Current and capital …
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