India approves ₹3,000-cr currency swap for Maldives under SAARC framework
Currency swap facility to help island nation manage foreign exchange needs and balance-of-payment pressures amid economic downturn exacerbated by West Asia conflict
En resumen
- India has approved a ₹3,000-crore currency swap for the Maldives under the SAARC framework (2024-2027) to support the island nation's stressed economy.
- The facility allows the Maldives to access foreign exchange during liquidity stress without relying solely on commercial borrowings, helping manage balance-of-payment pressures and maintain macroeconomic stability.
- This support comes as the Maldives faces economic downturn with reduced tourist flows and increased energy costs following US-Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February 2026.
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India has approved a ₹3,000-crore currency swap for the Maldives under the SAARC framework (2024-2027) to support the island nation's stressed economy. The facility allows the Maldives to access foreign exchange during liquidity stress without relying solely on commercial borrowings, helping manage balance-of-payment pressures and maintain macroeconomic stability. This support comes as the Maldives faces economic downturn with reduced tourist flows and increased energy costs following US-Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February 2026. The approval underscores the enduring partnership between India and the Maldives, with New Delhi providing over $1 billion in financial assistance since 2024.
