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India shouldn’t copy Taiwan’s currency playbook. It will only lead to instability

Should India opt for a deliberately weakened rupee, it risks compromising its greatest asset: a vast and expanding domestic consumer market.

Waning trust in US dollar has spurred a rally in Asian currencies. Central banks may have to step in

The flip-flops on Trump’s tariff policy have led to a wave of dollar-selling. Stronger Asian currencies & weaker dollar will help address US’ trade imbalances with Asia.

How a regulated common currency could help West Africa reach net-zero emissions

The Ecozone was a top priority at 2023 ECOWAS summit. But the common currency, set to come into effect in 2027, faces a major challenge—lack of consensus among African countries.

Rupee pressure likely to persist for now. Flexibility may be apt strategy for RBI to counter uncertainty

Rupee had a major fall this week, led by strong US macro data, rising crude prices. China's currency moves, Japan’s possible rate hike & domestic growth concerns may maintain pressure.

NATO has a new chief, failed ‘coup’ in Bolivia & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the past week.

Travel Destinations Where Indian Currency is of High Value

As of 2024, several countries where Indian currency is higher let travellers with travel insurance to indulge in unforgettable experiences without exceeding their budget.

Pakistan’s currency the new canvas for fan love. Citizens want Imran Khan, Dua on note

Pakistan’s central bank is seeking public opinion on the design of the new currency. Apart from creative imagery, citizens are requesting a move to plastic notes.

Why are African countries, others pushing for ‘de-dollarisation’ — trade in currency other than the USD

USD has been the world’s reserve currency for over 75 years, but many nations are now seeking to trade in local currencies to reduce costs, avoid sanctions & reshape global financial system.

RBI refutes reports of ‘missing’ Rs 88,032.5 cr, says claims based on ‘erroneous interpretation’ of data

Reports had emerged Saturday, based on data from RTIs, that alleged that millions of Rs 500 notes had been printed by India’s mints but had not reached the RBI.

SWIM IEO – World’s First Knowledge-Sharing Token Sale Kicks Off on ProBit Global

Built on a decentralized chain that utilizes proof of wisdom and proof of contributions for integrity and transparency, the SWIM platform seeks to reward users for participating in wisdom games that convert their screen time into NFTs.

On Camera

A bride enjoying her wedding day is a radical act

They say a happy bride is the best bride. To me, this once felt like a redundant statement. It’s her wedding, duh. Of course,...

Electronics manufacturing shares rise after Budget 2026 sets aside $4.3 billion to boost sector

Amber Enterprises climbed as much as 6.6%, its biggest intraday gain since 18 August, while Dixon Technologies India advanced 5.6%. Kaynes Technology India gained as much as 5.2%.

During Op Sindoor, hackers targeted NSE website 40 crore times in 10 minutes, Exchange CEO says

NSE CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan was speaking at Off The Cuff event hosted by ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta. He said that NSE, on average, sees 20 crore cyberattacks each day.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.