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21 July 2026

RBI foreign currency swap facility

The RBI foreign currency swap facility is a specific monetary policy intervention directly related to the mobilization of financial resources and balance of payments management, which are core topics in the GS3 Indian Economy syllabus.

1 min read Day 2 of 10 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The RBI introduced a special foreign currency swap facility on June 5, 2026, to strengthen India's balance of payments and incentivize capital inflows.
  • The facility covers Foreign Currency Non-Resident-Bank (FCNR(B)) deposits, external commercial borrowings (ECBs), and overseas foreign currency borrowings (OFCBs).
  • As of July 17, 2026, the facility has successfully mobilized $20.72 billion in foreign exchange.
  • Breakdown of inflows: $17.4 billion via FCNR(B), $1.97 billion via OFCBs, and $1.34 billion via ECBs.
  • The facility has been operational since June 8, 2026, and has seen steady interest from authorized dealer banks.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 10 in RBI foreign currency swap facility, which has been running since 14 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Analyze the role of RBI's foreign currency swap facilities in managing India's balance of payments and stabilizing the rupee against global economic volatility. 150 words
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  2. Discuss the significance of incentivizing capital inflows through instruments like FCNR(B) deposits and ECBs. How do these monetary policy tools assist the central bank in maintaining macroeconomic stability? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following instruments are covered under the RBI's special foreign currency swap facility announced in June 2026?

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