RBI press-release 2026-2027/948 · 22 Aug 2026
Official title
Data on Forex inflows via FCNR(B) Deposits, External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) and Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings (OFCBs) under Reserve Bank’s Swap facility
Summary
Check the official recordThe Reserve Bank of India provides data on foreign exchange inflows under its special USD-INR swap facility. This facility covers FCNR(B) deposits, External Commercial Borrowings, and Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings. Authorised Dealer Banks report these inflows. The scheme remains open for FCNR(B) deposits until August 31, 2026. The scheme remains open for External Commercial Borrowings and Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings until December 31, 2026. Total inflows under this facility reach 72,848 million USD as of August 21, 2026.
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August 22, 2026
Data on Forex inflows via FCNR(B) Deposits, External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) and Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings (OFCBs) under Reserve Bank’s Swap facility
RBI had introduced a special USD-INR Forex Swap facility covering FCNR(B) deposits, ECB and OFCB inflows on June 08, 2026. As already announced vide Press Release dated August 14, 2026, the Scheme is open till August 31, 2026 for FCNR(B) deposits, and upto December 31, 2026 for ECBs and OFCBs.
The position of forex inflows as reported by Authorised Dealer Banks till August 21, 2026 under the above facility is given below.
| Type | Forex inflow (Amount in USD million) | | --- | --- | | FCNR(B) Deposits | 65,397 | | OFCBs | 4,860 | | ECBs | 2,591 | | Total | 72,848 |
(Brij Raj)
Chief General Manager
Press Release: 2026-2027/948
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