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Leading Indian Bankers say, the recent volatility in Indian Rupee is a temporary phenomena and the currency will stabilize soon. They said there is no need to press the panic button. Addressing a Panel discussion in Dubai, the CEOs of Bank of Baroda from GCC region, Punjab National Bank, Corporation Bank and the State Bank of India in Dubai, said India's growth story will continue in the long term despite early blues. Full Article

According to a report by financial and business reserach firm Evalueserve, there will be pressure on the Rupee unless steps are taken to fix certain structural issues like high current account deficit and dwindling investments.The Indian Rupee may depreciate by around 20 per cent during next two years on account of dip in confidence about the domestic economy leading to outflow of funds. Full Article

A public competition was held amongst resident Indian citizens inviting entries for the symbol, which reflects and captures the Indian ethos and culture. Over 3000 entries were received, which were evaluated by a Jury headed by the Deputy Governor, RBI, which also included experts from three reputed art and design Institutes. The entries were presented to the Jury in such a manner that identity of the competitors was not revealed to the Jury members. The Jury selected.. Full Article

This study examines the recent debate on the need for a new global reserve currency in the context of the recent global financial crisis, which has, to an extent, eroded the confidence in the US dollar as a numero uno global reserve currency and momentum is building up for reforming the international monetary system. Against this backdrop, China is stepping up efforts to find ways to “internationalize” its currency. Full Article

It has now been decided to permit eligible Stock Exchanges to introduce currency futures on Euro-INR, Pound Sterling-INR and Japanese Yen-INR. The details in terms of product design, margins and position limits for the three additional currency pairs are as given under Annexure I, II and III respectively. Full Article

Attention of Authorized Dealers Category – I (AD Category – I) banks is invited to A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 05 dated August 06, 2008, permitting persons resident in India to participate in the currency futures market in India, subject to the directions contained in Currency Futures (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2008 [Notification No. FED.1/ DG (SG)-2008 dated August 6, 2008]. Full Article