India's Forex Reserves Rise Near $693 Billion Amid Robust FCNR(B) Inflows
India's foreign exchange reserves rose to a near three-month high of $692.9 billion as of July 31, driven largely by robust inflows under the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) or FCNR(B) deposit scheme. The RBI has mobilized over $40 billion through concessional swap facilities, supporting a healthy balance of payments surplus expected in FY27. Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirmed no plans to prematurely close the FCNR(B) scheme, which remains open until September 30. Liquidity from these inflows is expected to peak in September before normal absorption.
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We measured how 15 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 (58/100). Lens Score 40/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–74/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 5 Aug, 07:50 am. Other outlets followed.