RBI liberalises EEFC account scheme

Reserve Bank of India has relaxed the exchange earners foreign currency account scheme by removing the ceiling of $3 million.Authorised dealers can now permit their exporter constituents to extend......

Rupee up 23 paise against dollar

The Indian rupee on Wednesday appreciated by 23 paise to close at 54.75 against the US dollar following sustained selling of the American currency by exporters and some banks amid persistent......

Rupee drops by 7 p vs USD at 55.65

In volatile trade, the rupee on Tuesday dropped by seven paise to close at 55.65 against the US currency, notwithstanding RBI announcing easing of norms with regards to retention of foreign......

Why imports are getting costlier

The finance ministry has moved to curb the current account deficit by raising the excise and Customs duties on gold and by raising tariff values and import duties on edible oil.On its part, the......