RBI's Net Forward Dollar Position Hits Record $200 Billion, Swap Measures Expected to Reduce It
The Reserve Bank of India's net short forward dollar position reached a record $200 billion at the end of August, driven by significant inflows from foreign currency non-resident bank deposits and policy measures between June and September. While short positions with maturities over one year nearly doubled, the RBI has been using sell-buy swaps to manage liquidity and reduce forward liabilities. Analysts expect the forward book to shrink as the central bank aims to support the domestic currency and balance payments amid record foreign exchange reserves.
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moneycontrol broke this story on 30 Sept, 01:45 pm. Other outlets followed.