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Forex reserves touch record high at $372.73 billion

The foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 1.594 billion to touch a life-time high of Rs 372.73 billion in the week to April 28, supported by increase in the foreign currency assets, the Reserve Bank said.

May 05, 2017, 20:51 PM IST

Theresa May puts Britain on course for `hard` Brexit

European Union president Donald Tusk said British Prime Minister Theresa May speech gave a "more realistic" picture of what London wanted.

Jan 17, 2017, 21:38 PM IST

Hindu Groups in UK call on Bank of England to withdraw 'non-veg' 5-pound note

Hindu organisations in England have asked the Bank of England to quickly withdraw the new 5-pound note from circulation in the economy since it is made out of animal fat.

Dec 04, 2016, 23:26 PM IST

UK scholarships of 1 million pound for Indian students

The UK government is offering scholarships of one million pounds (Rs 85.1 crore) in 2017 to attract Indian students.

Nov 22, 2016, 19:44 PM IST

ADB trims developing Asia growth forecast; India on track

ADB on Monday marginally cut economic growth projection for Asia and Pacific region for 2016, though India is likely to meet 7.4 percent and 7.8 percent growth forecast for this and the following year.

Jul 18, 2016, 08:54 AM IST

Brexit woes drag Britain's pound to 31-year low

The pound tumbled to a new 31-year low on Wednesday, dipping below $1.28 at one point before recovering a little, as investors shunned the currency after Britain`s vote to leave the European Union.

Jul 06, 2016, 17:39 PM IST

US, European stocks rise, ending Brexit rout

US and European stocks rose sharply on Tuesday, making their first gains since Britain`s unexpected vote to quit the EU, while the pound rebounded as investors returned to jittery markets.

Jun 29, 2016, 04:27 AM IST

Global stocks extend losses, sterling near 30-year lows in Brexit aftermath

Global equities took another step down in Asia on Tuesday, with regional markets sliding and sterling wallowing near three-decade lows as Britain`s shock vote to exit the European Union continued to roil financial markets.

Jun 28, 2016, 06:49 AM IST

Sterling hits 31-year low, gilt yield below 1% for first time ever

British 10-year government borrowing costs sank below 1 percent on Monday for the first time ever and sterling tumbled to a fresh 31-year low against the dollar as investors bet Britain`s vote to leave the EU will trigger a Bank of England rate cut.

Jun 27, 2016, 16:19 PM IST

Brexit woe: Pound tumbles, most markets extend losses

The pound sank Monday to 30-year lows while most stock markets tumbled following Britain`s decision to leave the European Union, with traders fearing it will lead to months of uncertainty.

Jun 27, 2016, 08:46 AM IST

Rupee feels Brexit heat, sinks to 4-month low at 67.96 Vs USD

The domestic currency hovered in a range of 67.78 and 68.22 during the day.

Jun 24, 2016, 20:11 PM IST

Govt, RBI seek to soothe wracked investor nerves after Brexit

Seeking to calm turbulent markets following Brexit, government and RBI on Friday said India's sound macro economic fundamentals backed by planned structural reforms and firewalls will help it weather any major fallout of UK's leaving the European Union.

Jun 24, 2016, 17:27 PM IST