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FCNR(B) mobilisation hits $127 billion, exceeds market forecasts
Banks have mobilised $127.2 billion through the Reserve Bank of India's Foreign Currency Non-Resident Account swap window by August 31, pushing total forex inflows under the RBI facility to $136.4 billion and surpassing market expectations.
LSN India ·
The final sprint of the FCNR(B) swap facility has delivered stronger-than-anticipated results, with domestic banks successfully mobilising $127.2 billion in the crucial window before the August 31 deadline. The robust conclusion reflects sustained demand from non-resident Indians seeking rupee liquidity, supporting the central bank's efforts to manage forex flows and domestic credit conditions.
Including earlier tranches, total forex inflows channelled through the Reserve Bank's FCNR(B) facility have now reached $136.4 billion. The oversubscription signals strong appetite among non-residents to park funds in rupee-denominated accounts, even as global interest rate differentials continue to shift.
The RBI introduced the swap window as a tool to manage liquidity pressures and moderate foreign exchange volatility. By offering non-residents an attractive avenue to convert foreign currency deposits into rupees at predetermined rates, the central bank has been able to influence both money supply and rupee stability simultaneously.
Market participants had anticipated strong inflows heading into the August 31 deadline, but the actual mobilisation exceeded initial projections, underscoring the effectiveness of the facility in attracting overseas remittances during a period of significant global financial flux. The results suggest that despite uncertainties in international markets, India continues to attract confidence from the diaspora.