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The central bank’s special window to supply oil importers with dollars directly will reduce forex market demand and help stabilize India’s currency. But it doesn’t reduce uncertainty on capital inflows—the crux of its weakness.
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TypeNews
SourceLivemint - Opinion
PublishedMonday, 12 October 2026
Affected Population~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Key Authorities
Ministry of EducationUGCAICTEMinistry of FinanceRBI
The central bank’s special window to supply oil importers with dollars directly will reduce forex market demand and help stabilize India’s currency. But it doesn’t reduce uncertainty on capital inflows—the crux of its weakness.
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DescriptionTuesday, 13 October 2026via azim_premji
The central bank’s special window to supply oil importers with dollars directly will reduce forex market demand and help stabilize India’s currency. But it doesn’t reduce uncertainty on capital inflows—the crux of its weakness.
A space to explore ideas, inspire and collaborate in an environment of care
DescriptionTuesday, 13 October 2026via azim_premji
The central bank’s special window to supply oil importers with dollars directly will reduce forex market demand and help stabilize India’s currency. But it doesn’t reduce uncertainty on capital inflows—the crux of its weakness.
A space to explore ideas, inspire and collaborate in an environment of care
DescriptionTuesday, 13 October 2026via azim_premji
The central bank’s special window to supply oil importers with dollars directly will reduce forex market demand and help stabilize India’s currency. But it doesn’t reduce uncertainty on capital inflows—the crux of its weakness.
A space to explore ideas, inspire and collaborate in an environment of care
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