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- 1Indian firms line up $3 billion of debt sales ahead of RBI decision●Indian firms ready $3 billion of debt issues with eye on potential RBI rate hike
Indian companies are preparing roughly $3 billion worth of bond issues, moving quickly in case the Reserve Bank of India raises interest rates. Borrowers want to lock in funding at current levels before any hike makes debt more expensive. The rush highlights how sensitive Indian corporate borrowing is to the central bank's next policy move.
- 2Bank of Cyprus enables direct rupee payments●🇨🇾 Bank of Cyprus opens direct rupee payments, deepening EU–India financial links Bank of Cyprus now allows businesses a
Bank of Cyprus has begun allowing businesses and individuals to make payments directly in Indian rupees. The move removes the need for intermediary currencies such as the dollar or euro in India-related transactions, cutting costs and settlement times. Observers see it as a step towards deeper financial ties between the EU and India and a further internationalisation of the rupee.