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India & UAE Forge New Path With Local Currency Settlement System To Reshape Economic Relations
Published on 17 Jun 2024
- The Local Currency Settlement System (LCSS) between India and the UAE is designed to streamline trade processes by allowing transactions to be conducted directly in Indian Rupees and UAE Dirhams.
- This system eliminates the need for conversion into US Dollars, thus reducing transaction times and associated costs, and simplifying the trade process for businesses in both countries.
- By reducing dependency on the US Dollar for bilateral trade, the LCSS initiative enhances economic stability for both India and the UAE.
- It mitigates risks related to dollar exchange rate fluctuations, thereby providing a more stable trading environment.
- This move is also seen as a step towards greater financial independence and stronger economic ties between the two nations.
Source: SarkariPariksha