Dubai: Higher Indian rupee remittances from the UAE might have to wait until August or September, by which time it could be in 20.15-20.28 to the dirham (74.74.50 against dollar). On Thursday (June 10), a dirham was fetching 19.87 rupees.
If so, this would be a sharp improvement on the present remittance flows to India, which had slowed considerably in the year-to-date after a prolonged slump last year. The layoff of over 150,000 Indian workers amidst the pandemic was reflected in the 17 per cent drop in remittances in 2020, according to the latest World Bank report.
At 20.15-20.28 levels to the dirham would be a “good opportunity for remittances,” said Rajiv Raipancholia, CEO of Orient Exchange and Secretary of FERG (Foreign Exchange Remittance Group).
Hold or remit? Pakistani rupee hits a one-year high
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Higher foreign remittances and exports receipts support the south Asian currency, experts say
Pakistani rupee rose to a year high on Tuesday on the back of higher inflow of foreign currencies.
The rupee strengthened to 156.7 versus the US dollar (42.68 against the UAE dirham) on Tuesday, hitting the same level as March 15, 2020.
The strengthening of the south Asian currency is attributed to strong flows of remittances as well as improved export receipts, helping the foreign currency reserves to stay stable at $20.2 billion (b).
In February, workers’ remittances remained above $2b for the ninth consecutive month. Workers’ remittances amounted to $2.266b in February 2021, around the same level as the previous month and 24.2 per cent higher than in February 2020, the State Bank of Pakistan said.
With UAE economy recovering, expats could send more money home
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A revival in the UAE s economic activity will be a huge boost to the remittance business.
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Time to remit: Pakistan rupee hits 3-month high, set to rise further
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In addition to strong inflows of foreign funds and remittances, good progress made on the Financial Action Task Force also supported the rupee.
Pakistani rupee hit a three-month high against the UAE dirham on Monday and is likely to strengthen further in the coming days, as dollar inflows into the country stay strong, thanks to remittances from Pakistani expatriates and foreign fund inflows.
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The rupee strengthened to 43.02 versus the dirham on Monday, its highest level since November 17, 2020 when it hit 43.04.
In addition to strong inflows of foreign funds and remittances, good progress made on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) also supported the rupee. Under the FATF, though Pakistan had been retained in the grey list till June, it made good progress, achieving a compliance level of 24 targets out of a 27-point action plan.