India needs $1 trillion forex reserves for market stability

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India needs $1 trillion forex reserves for market stability

India needs a cool $1 trillion in forex reserves to keep its market stable, says former RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra. With reserves hitting $728.5 billion, the rupee is feeling the heat as crude prices soar. Patra reassures us that a 4-5% drop in the rupee is just part of the game, so no need to panic!

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