RBI press-release 2026-2027/720 · 20 Jul 2026
Official title
Reporting of FCNR(B) Deposits, External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) and Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings (OFCBs) mobilized under Reserve Bank’s Swap Facility
Summary
Check the official recordThe Reserve Bank of India has reported the status of foreign exchange inflows mobilized under its concessional swap facility, which was announced on June 5, 2026, and operationalized on June 8, 2026. As of July 17, 2026, the facility has attracted a total of USD 20,718 million, consisting of FCNR(B) deposits, Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings (OFCBs), and External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs). The facility remains available for FCNR(B) deposits until September 30, 2026, and for OFCBs and ECBs until December 31, 2026.
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July 20, 2026
Reporting of FCNR(B) Deposits, External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) and Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings (OFCBs) mobilized under Reserve Bank’s Swap Facility
With a view to strengthen our balance of payments and incentivise capital inflows, RBI had announced a series of measures including a facility for offering concessional swaps for fresh FCNR(B) deposits, OFCB and ECB inflows, on June 5, 2026. This facility was operationalized on June 8, 2026, and is available upto September 30, 2026, for the FCNR(B) deposits and upto December 31, 2026, for the OFCBs and ECBs.
| Type | Amount (USD million) |
|---|---|
| FCNR(B) Deposits | 17,406 |
| OFCBs | 1,970 |
| ECBs | 1,342 |
| Total | 20,718 |
(Brij Raj) Press Release: 2026-2027/720 Chief General Manager
ᮧेस ᮧकाशनी PRESS RELEASE
भारतीय ᳯरज़वर् बᱹक
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
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