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RBI faces $100 billion challenge in currency defense

12 Jul 2026 · 07:06 ISTpre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation

short dollar forward: $106.7 billion

The Reserve Bank of India is navigating a $106.7 billion short dollar forward position, built to support a weak rupee. As it begins to unwind this record commitment, the central bank must balance the pace to avoid market volatility. Recent measures aim to attract foreign capital, crucial for stabilizing the rupee.

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