Forex reserves soar by $5.25 bn to $690 bn
The Morning Standard|September 14, 2024
THE forex reserves, best defence against external macroeconomic and financial threats, added $5.248 billion during the week to September 6, nearing the $690 billion mark.
Forex reserves soar by $5.25 bn to $690 bn

This is despite the central bank repeatedly intervening in the forex market to contain the slide of rupee that had for the first time tested the sensitive 84 mark in the week.

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