RBI Governor Defends Early Closure of FCNR(B) Swap Window as Data-Driven Calibration
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra defended the decision to advance the closure of the FCNR(B) swap window by a month, describing it as a well-considered, data-driven calibration rather than a policy reversal. He cited stronger-than-expected foreign currency inflows and the need to manage costs as reasons for the move. Malhotra emphasized the RBI's flexibility amid evolving market conditions and clarified that early closure was not ruled out earlier, highlighting the use of the phrase "as of now" in prior statements.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thefinancialexpress broke this story on 19 Aug, 11:35 pm. Other outlets followed.