India Approves Rollover of Rs 3,000 Crore Currency Swap Facility for Maldives
India has approved the rollover of a Rs 3,000 crore (INR 30 billion) currency swap facility to the Maldives, originally extended on April 23, 2026, under the Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC countries. Signed during Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's October 2024 visit to India, the arrangement offers favorable terms to support Maldives' financial stability. Since 2012, India has provided over USD 1.1 billion in swap support and invested in Maldivian government securities, reinforcing bilateral economic cooperation.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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