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Explainer: As PM Modi calls for conserving FX, what steps can India take?

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India is facing renewed pressure on the rupee and FX reserves as the Iran war-driven spike in oil prices raises the country's import bill. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to conserve foreign exchange, underscoring the strain from elevated energy costs. The article points to a macro-level headwind for India's external balance rather than a company-specific event.

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India is facing renewed pressure on the rupee and FX reserves as the Iran war-driven spike in oil prices raises the country's import bill. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to conserve foreign exchange, underscoring the strain from elevated energy costs. The article points to a macro-level headwind for India's external balance rather than a company-specific event.

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