India forex reserves hit record high on RBI steps to attract US dollars
India’s foreign exchange reserves climbed to a record high, aided by RBI measures to attract US dollar inflows. The larger reserve buffer gives the central bank more room to defend the rupee, which the report described as one of Asia’s worst-performing currencies. Forex reserves help cover import needs and let the RBI manage exchange-rate volatility.
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- Forex reserves touched a record high.
- Boosted by RBI steps to attract US dollar inflows.
- Larger reserves give the RBI more firepower to support the rupee.
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