GENERAL27 Sept 2026
RBI net dollar purchases hit record $18.65 bn in July: Monthly bulletin
The RBI bought more dollars than it sold in July, with net purchases hitting a record $18.65 billion. Its concessional swap facility drew in foreign exchange, and its outstanding net short position in the forward market rose to a record $136.77 billion. For importers and exporters, the rupee stays managed, so check forward rates before booking cover.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The RBI bought $38.42 billion and sold $19.77 billion in July, giving net dollar purchases of $18.65 billion.
- A concessional swap facility run by the central bank drove the dollar inflows during the month.
- The RBI's outstanding net short position in the forward market rose to a record $136.77 billion.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you import or export, sit with your banker or CA and review your forward cover, because the record forward short position can affect the rates you are offered. Treat it as a planning check, not a promise of where the rupee will move.
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