The Hindu Business Line : Monday, December 18, 2006

INSIGHT
Why the falling dollar is `our problem'
Apart from causing a huge dent in the value of India's foreign currency reserves, the falling dollar also has implications for competitiveness. Moving reserves to other currencies, however, could end up depreciating the dollar further, as demand for it falls even more. The RBI should come out with a plan of what it will do to protect industry against the sliding greenback, says S. VENKITARAMANAN. More

FOREX
Foreign currency assets at record high
Between Apr 1 and Dec 8, FCA increase has been to the tune of $23.29 b More

DEBT MARKET
Bond yields harden amid liquidity overhang
Insurers prefer to play it safe, keep away More

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
No more small buyouts, says SBI chief
Completed buying of 76 pc stake in the Indonesian bank for $5 m More

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