RBI’s forward dollar sales surge to record $200 billion in August
The Reserve Bank of India recorded a net purchase of $43.26 billion in August's foreign exchange market. This was done to manage significant dollar inflows from the FCNR(B) scheme and overseas borrowings. Despite the net purchase, foreign exchange reserves did not increase due to large forex sell/buy swaps. By August 31, measures attracted over $127 billion, aiding the RBI's operations.
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made a record net purchase of $43.26 billion in the spot foreign exchange market in August as it absorbed dollars amid inflows from the FCNR(B) scheme. However, these purchases did not translate into an equivalent increase in foreign exchange reserves, as the central bank simultaneously undertook large foreign exchange sell/buy swaps.The transactions pushed the RBI's net forward dollar sales position to a record $200.06 billion at the end of August, up from $136.77 billion a month earlier.Read more: RBI does not target any specific Rupee level, focuses on curbing volatility, says Governor Sanjay MalhotraThe RBI has been managing substantial dollar inflows following measures introduced in June to attract foreign currency through non-resident Indian deposits and overseas borrowings by banks and public sector companies.
