RBI's Net Dollar Purchases Reach Record $43.26 Billion in August
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recorded a net dollar purchase of $43.26 billion in August, more than doubling July's $18.65 billion, driven by the return of dollars under its concessional swap facility for FCNR(B) deposits and external borrowings. This marks the third consecutive month of net buying, reversing prior net selling trends. The RBI's net short dollar position in the forward market also hit a record $200 billion by August-end. Additionally, currency in circulation growth reached a five-year high, supported by these foreign currency inflows and robust reserve money expansion.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 42/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–74/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 23 Oct, 02:10 pm. Other outlets followed.