India has attracted nearly $32 billion in foreign capital since the RBI announced special inflow measures on June 5, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said. FCNR(B) deposits have already exceeded the 2013 record, but strong dollar demand linked to costly oil imports and weak exporter hedging continues to keep the rupee near record lows.
Oil prices fall 1% as investors weigh pause in US strikes on Iran
Oil prices dropped as market participants assessed a pause in US strikes on Iran. Hopes for a diplomatic solution eased concerns about Middle East energy