India's forex boost: RBI's swap scheme raises $20.72 billion so far | TheBriefWire
India's forex boost: RBI's swap scheme raises $20.72 billion so far
Published 20 July 2026 ยท finance
The Reserve Bank of India's special swap facility attracted $20.72 billion by July 17. Most of this money arrived through Foreign Currency Non-Resident deposits. Overseas
The Reserve Bank of India's special swap facility attracted $20.72 billion by July 17. Most of this money arrived through Foreign Currency Non-Resident deposits. Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings and External Commercial Borrowings also contributed to inflows. This facility was launched to strengthen India's balance of payments and encourage capital. Banks anticipate a significant rise in FCNR(B) deposits before the September deadline.
Published: July 20, 2026 โข 9:44 PM IST ยท Updated: July 20, 2026 โข 10:04 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The Reserve Bank of India's special swap facility attracted $20.72 billion by July 17. Most of this money arrived through Foreign Currency Non-Resident deposits.
Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings and External Commercial Borrowings also contributed to inflows.
This facility was launched to strengthen India's balance of payments and encourage capital.
Banks anticipate a significant rise in FCNR(B) deposits before the September deadline.