Hard or international reserve currency
Hard currency is a currency used as medium of exchange in international transactions. Theoretically, hard currency is the currency whose …
Read MoreForeign Currency Assets
Foreign Currency Assets (FCA) that is the most important component of the RBI’s foreign exchange reserve are the assets like …
Read MoreAmerican Depository Receipts (ADR)
An American depositary receipt (ADR) is a negotiable security that represents the underlying securities of a non-U.S. company that trades …
Read MoreDepository Receipts
Depository receipts represent a company listing its securities (shares, bonds etc) in a foreign stock exchange and mobilizing funds from …
Read MoreRupee denominated bonds (RDBs)
A rupee denominated bond is a bond issued by an Indian/recognized entity in foreign markets and the interest payments and …
Read MoreForeign Currency Convertible Bond (FCCB)
Foreign Currency Convertible Bond (FCCB)is a foreign currency denominated convertible bond issued by an Indian company abroad, which the holder …
Read MoreExternal Commercial Borrowings (ECBs)
External Commercial Borrowings are borrowings by Indian entities especially the corporate from overseas markets (foreign financial institutions like banks). ECB …
Read MoreForeign Direct Investment (FDI)
FDI is investment by foreign entities like MNCs to carryout business operations in India with management of investment, production of …
Read MoreQualified Foreign Investor
QFI is an individual, group or association which is a resident in a foreign country, making portfolio investment in India. …
Read MoreForeign Institutional Investor
FII is an institution like a mutual fund, insurance company, pension fund etc. According to SEBI, “an FII is an …
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