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India, Russia discuss Rupee-Ruble exchange amid sanctions

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  • Source: Agencies
  • 17 Mar 2022 19:05
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The Central Bank of India is discussing a possible scheme of direct currency exchange with Moscow.

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  • India and Russia discuss Rupee-Ruble exchange amid sanctions
    India is hoping to benefit from global sanctions on Russia by entering the Russian market (Mint)

The UK Financial Times reported that India's central bank is in discussions with Russia regarding direct currency exchange amid anti-Russian sanctions.

According to Dr. A Sakthivel, president of the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO), the organization has made a request to the Indian government to establish an exchange scheme. "We have requested the government to have [the rupee-rouble] arrangement," adding that the government is "working on it. Very soon I think we'll get this."

Sakthivel divulged that while global sanctions are banning exports to Russia, India feels it is a good opportunity to enter the Russian market.

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Last week, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that Russia wished to encourage Indian investment in the oil and gas business following the United States' announcement that it would forsake Russian oil over Ukraine, leading prices to skyrocket.

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