RBI RELEASES CIRCULAR ON GUIDELINES TO FACILITATE FASTER CROSS-BORDER INWARD PAYMENTS

MUMBAI, India, April 9 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India today issued the circular on Guidelines to facilitate faster cross-border inward payments. The RBI had issued a draft circular on the subject on October 29, 2025, seeking feedback from stakeholders. Feedback received on the draft circular has been examined and consequent modifications have been suitably incorporated in the final circular. Statement on the major feedback received on the...


FOREIGN EXCHANGE TURNOVER DATA: FEBRUARY 23, 2026 - FEBRUARY 27, 2026

MUMBAI, India, April 9 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period February 23, 2026 - February 27, 2026. All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Swap Forward Spot Swap Forward Purchases 23-02-2026 5,103 1,788 2,279 ...


FOREIGN EXCHANGE TURNOVER DATA: FEBRUARY 16, 2026 - FEBRUARY 20, 2026

MUMBAI, India, April 9 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period February 16, 2026 - February 20, 2026. All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Swap Forward Spot Swap Forward Purchases 16-02-2026 2,269 1,022 674 187 ...


FOREIGN EXCHANGE TURNOVER DATA: FEBRUARY 09, 2026 - FEBRUARY 13, 2026

MUMBAI, India, April 9 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period February 09, 2026 - February 13, 2026. All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Swap Forward Spot Swap Forward Purchases 09-02-2026 5,364 1,524 914 59...


FOREIGN EXCHANGE TURNOVER DATA: FEBRUARY 02, 2026 - FEBRUARY 06, 2026

MUMBAI, India, April 9 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period February 02, 2026 - February 06, 2026. All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Swap Forward Spot Swap Forward Purchases 02-02-2026 6,227 1,888 1,304 67...


Shri Tejveer Singh Assumes Charge as Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC)

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Tejveer Singh, IAS (PB :1994), today assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. On the occasion, Shri Singh was welcomed by Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma, outgoing Secretary, DCPC, along with senior officers of the Department. Prior to his appointment as Secretary, DCPC, Shri Tejveer Singh was serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Technic...


NHRC, India organised a meeting of the Core Group on Right to Food and Nutrition on the theme 'Tackling Food Adulteration in India: Understanding the Scale, Challenges and Reforms'

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India organised a meeting of the Core Group on Right to Food and Nutrition on the theme 'Tackling Food Adulteration in India: Understanding the Scale, Challenges and Reforms' in hybrid mode at its premises in New Delhi. NHRC Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian chaired the meeting which was attended by Members, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, Smt. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani; Secretar...


NHRC, India presents awards to the seven winners of its human rights Short Film Competition 2025

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) today organised an award ceremony at its premises in New Delhi to felicitate the seven winners of its human rights Short Film Competition 2025. Addressing the gathering, NHRC, India Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian congratulated the winners and lauded their passion for filmmaking. He highlighted the impact of audio-visual content, describing it as a powerful medium that appeals to ...


CCI approves acquisition of equity shares amounting to 14.286% of Aditya Birla Housing Finance Ltd. by Indriya Ltd.

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of equity shares amounting to 14.286% of the Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited by the Indriya Limited. The Proposed Combination envisages acquisition of equity shares (by way of preferential issue on a private placement basis) amounting to 14.286% of the post-issue paid up equity share capital of the Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited (Target), on a fully ...


CCI approves proposed acquisition of 100% equity shares and non-cumulative optionally convertible redeemable preference shares in Nabha Power Ltd. by Torrent Power Ltd.

India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved proposed acquisition of 100% equity shares and non-cumulative optionally convertible redeemable preference shares in Nabha Power Ltd. by Torrent Power Ltd. The proposed combination entails the acquisition of 100% equity shares and noncumulative optionally convertible redeemable preference shares (on a fully diluted basis) in Nabha Power Limited (Target) by Torrent Power Limite...