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- 1Rupee and bonds at risk as Iran diplomacy hopes fade●Indian rupee, bonds vulnerable to oil pangs on waning Iran diplomacy hopes
The Indian rupee and government bonds are seen as vulnerable to renewed pressure as hopes for a diplomatic resolution over Iran's nuclear programme fade, according to a Reuters report. Weakening diplomacy raises the risk of higher oil prices, which would widen India's import bill, weigh on the currency and push bond yields up as inflation concerns mount.
- 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.