Forex Reserves

Subject – Economy

Context – Over $1-billion slide in currency assets pulls down reserves

Concept –

Falling forex reserves may cause issues for the government and the RBI in managing the nation’s external and internal financial issues.
Higher reserves are a big cushion in the event of any crisis on the economic front and enough to cover the import bill. Higher reserves also help the rupee strengthen against the dollar.

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