Forex reserves rise to $698.27 bn; gold surge lifts overall reserves; RBI data shows steady recovery

India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $4.038 billion to $698.268 billion in the week ended September 5, driven largely by a jump in gold holdings, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday.Gold reserves surged $3.53 billion to $90.299 billion, PTI reported. While foreign currency assets, the largest component of the reserves, increased by…

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Rare earth push: Domestic magnet production aimed through ambitious plan; government may opt for ‘targeted support’

The Indian government is formulating fiscal incentives to boost domestic production of rare earth magnets, essential for EV motors, aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese supply. A scheme is being framed to provide targeted support to the industry, covering capital and operational expenditure. This initiative addresses supply disruptions and strengthens India’s participation in global value…

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India-EU FTA: Piyush Goyal hosts European commissioners; both sides reaffirm commitment to ‘early conclusion’

India-EU FTA: Piyush Goyal hosts European commissioners (Picture credit: X/@PiyushGoyal) India and the European Union (EU) have reiterated their commitment to finalising the long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at the earliest, with both sides stressing that a balanced and mutually beneficial pact would create fresh opportunities for businesses and people.Union commerce and industry minister Piyush…

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