Forex reserves reached all-time high of $740.8 billion by end of August 2024
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Forex reserves hit record $740.8 billion, lift rupee
India's foreign exchange reserves reached a record high of $740.8 billion by end-August 2024, strengthening the rupee against the US dollar. This surge enhances liquidity coverage for public sector banks, potentially boosting their lending capacity. However, state-run banks continue to lag private peers in deposit growth, forcing higher borrowings as credit demand outpaces deposits. The milestone reflects robust capital inflows and RBI's reserve management, a key indicator of external sector resilience for economy-related competitive exams.
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Reserve accumulation strengthened Indian rupee against US dollar
Enhanced liquidity coverage improves public sector banks' lending potential
State-run banks lag private banks in deposit growth despite reserve surge
Public sector banks resorting to higher borrowings as loans exceed deposits
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